Starting pitcher Zac Gallen of the Arizona Diamondbacks has been voted the National League Pitcher of the Month for August. Gallen earned his first career NL Pitcher of the Month Award and is Arizona’s second consecutive recpient, following his rotation-mate Merrill Kelly. This marks the first time that Arizona has consecutive Pitcher of the Month Awards since Hall of Famer Randy Johnson and Curt Schilling in April-May 2002.
- Across six starts for Arizona, Zac compiled a perfect 5-0 record with a 0.68 ERA. He notched 44 strikeouts while allowing 10 walks and 20 hits over 40.