The Diamondbacks started the season by avoiding being swept until they faced the Mets on July 4th-6th. Today, they came into the game trying to avoid being swept for the third time in five series. Opposing them on the mound for the Reds was Old... Acquaintance Luke Weaver and his 7.22 ERA. Weaver came into the game very hittable, but the Diamondbacks offense had been struggling for. oh, roughly the past month.
Early on, it became a game of wasted opportunities. Ketel drew a one out walk to prevent any talk of perfect games early on, and Carroll pushed him to second with a single the next at bat.