Torey Lovullo, his eyes bloodshot either from his overflowing emotions or the stinging sensation a beer shower can induce, walked into the interview room, hugged one of his players, sat at the podium and leaned into the microphone to describe an afternoon he said he’d never forget.
Lovullo’s first official game as Diamondbacks manager was a whirlwind of emotions and moments. His offense didn’t have a baserunner through five innings. His bullpen coughed up late runs. His team trailed with two out and the bases empty in the ninth.
But the Diamondbacks danced on the field at 4:33 p.