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Game Day: D-Backs' Hazelbaker launches three-run HR

The Diamondbacks finish up the regular season with a matinee game against the Royals. Follow along here for updates, news and analysis throughout the afternoon.

D-Backs score 4 in the fifth

Jeremy Hazelbaker connected for a three-run homer to cap a four-run fifth inning for the Diamondbacks, who took a 6-2 lead over the Royals on Sunday afternoon.

Hazelbaker, who entered the game in right field in place of J.D. Martinez, hit the first pitch he saw from Royals left-hander Jason Vargas out to right field for his second homer of the season.