By Johanna-Rosalye Luna
Phoenix, AZ – The reigning National League champions, the Arizona Diamondbacks (34-37), opened a three-game series against the Chicago White Sox (19-53) at Chase Field on Friday night.
D-backs Take Series Opener
Arizona wasted no time setting the tone for the series, cruising to a 7-1 victory on Friday. Right-hander Ryne Nelson delivered a stellar performance on the mound, striking out a career-high eight batters over six innings. The offense provided plenty of support, with Joc Pederson and Eugenio Suárez launching solo home runs.
Celebrating Native American Culture
Saturday’s game served as a celebration of the vibrant Native American community in Arizona. The pre-game festivities included a parade featuring athletes from over 20 tribes competing in the 24th annual Inter-Tribal Tournament. Traditional dance performances from groups like the Standing Horse Dancers and Guardians of the Grand Canyon added a special touch to the evening.
White Sox Bounce Back
Despite Arizona’s hot start in June, currently tied for the third-best record in the National League with a 9-4 mark, the Chicago White Sox battled back on Saturday night. The game went back-and-forth before Chicago pulled away for a 9-2 victory. Third baseman Lenyn Sosa provided the key blow, crushing a three-run homer in the top of the 7th inning. Andrew Vaughn also had a productive night, belting a solo home run and finishing with two hits.
D-backs Manager Ejected
Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo was ejected in the bottom of the 8th inning for arguing balls and strikes.
Looking Ahead: Father’s Day Series Finale
The Diamondbacks and White Sox will wrap up their seesaw battle on Sunday afternoon, a special Father’s Day matchup. The first 15,000 fans in attendance will receive a commemorative Father’s Day Polo shirt. First pitch is scheduled for 1:10 PM. Don’t miss your chance to see the D-backs close out the series and celebrate dads at Chase Field! Tickets are available at dbacks.com.
Vote for Your Favorite D-backs All-Stars
Show your support for the Diamondbacks by voting your favorite players onto the National League All-Star team! Manager Torey Lovullo will be leading the NL squad at this year’s Midsummer Classic in Arlington, Texas. Nine D-backs are on the ballot for the first phase of voting, which runs through June 27th. Fans can cast five votes per day for each position player. Head over to dbacks.com/vote to make your voice heard and send your favorite D-backs to the All-Star Game!
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