CBS Sports · Sep 6, 2017
The surging Diamondbacks are closing in on an all-time record
The Diamondbacks edged the Dodgers 3-1 in 10 innings (box score) on Tuesday night, and in doing so won their 12th game in a row (and fifth straight over L.A.). That 12-game win streak isn't even the longest in the majors at the moment -- the Indians won their 13th in a row on Tuesday -- but the D-Backs are closing in on a related bit of history.
Specifically, Arizona hasn't trailed in a game since the Giants went up on them 1-0 in the second inning on Aug. 25. That means it's been 98 consecutive innings since the Diamondbacks were behind on the scoreboard. Now for some necessary context ...