Jordan Montgomery pitched well, allowing only two runs in seven innings. Eugenio Suárez hit a home run, helping the Arizona Diamondbacks hold on to defeat the Cincinnati Reds 4-3 on Wednesday night. This win extended the Reds’ losing streak to seven games, their longest of the season.
The Diamondbacks secured their third consecutive victory and received another strong performance from their starting pitcher. Montgomery, with a record of 2-2, gave up seven hits, struck out two, and walked two batters. This solid outing followed Zac Gallen’s shutout performance in the series’ opening game on Tuesday night.
Montgomery rebounded from a tough start on May 1 against the Los Angeles Dodgers, where he allowed six runs in three innings. Reflecting on his performance, he expressed the importance of bouncing back after a rough outing.
Christian Walker, Gabriel Moreno, and Pavin Smith also contributed to the Diamondbacks’ offense, each driving in runs to keep Cincinnati winless in May.
Arizona’s manager, Torey Lovullo, emphasized the significance of winning close games and executing critical plays. He stressed the team’s need to learn from these situations and expect positive outcomes.
Reds’ starter Graham Ashcraft, with a record of 3-2, allowed three runs and six hits over five innings, striking out two and walking three batters. He left the game in the sixth inning with two runners on base and no outs, with the score tied at 2-2. Moreno’s single brought in the go-ahead run before reliever Fernando Cruz managed to escape the inning without further damage.
Suárez provided insurance for the Diamondbacks with a two-out home run in the eighth inning off Lucas Sims, extending their lead.
