[MLB.com] 6th-inning moves, quiet bats spell latest loss - With the game reaching a turning point in the sixth inning of Monday’s series opener against the Cardinals, D-backs skipper Torey Lovullo made an interesting call, potentially one that led to the 7-1 loss at Busch Stadium... The D-backs’ offense started a rally in the sixth, loading the bases with two outs. With the pitcher’s spot on deck, Lovullo had a choice to make: bring in David Peralta off the bench to pinch-hit or keep the fresh arm in the game. Lovullo opted to let Young hit for himself — ultimately surrendering a bases-loaded situation — as Young struck out on three pitches, stepping out of the batter’s box on every pitch he faced.
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