The Diamondbacks fell to the Angels 6-5 on July 13, 2025, despite Eugenio Suarez's power. Read how Arizona lost its third straight in a heartbreaker sweep.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
It was another one of *those* days for the Arizona Diamondbacks. In a game that felt winnable from the first pitch to the last, the D-backs once again found themselves on the wrong side of a one-run decision, falling 6-5 to the Los Angeles Angels to cap a frustrating series sweep. The loss, their third straight, pushes the team further below .500 and makes the climb back into contention feel that much steeper.
The loss drops the Diamondbacks to 46-50 on the season, a full 11 games behind in the NL West race.
The D-backs' bats showed signs of life at Angel Stadium, but it wasn't enough to outlast the Halos. While Arizona couldn't secure the win, Eugenio Suarez continued his monster season, entering the day with an impressive 31 home runs and 77 RBIs. Josh Naylor also did his part, keeping his average at a solid .295. Unfortunately, the Angels had an answer for every push. Led by the powerful Taylor Ward and the consistent Nolan Schanuel, Los Angeles managed to scratch across just enough runs to seal the victory and send the D-backs home empty-handed.
Just before the game, the team announced a significant bullpen shuffle. In a much-needed boost, veteran right-hander Kendall Graveman was reinstated from the 15-day injured list after recovering from a right hip impingement. His return adds a steady, experienced arm to a relief corps that has been tested. However, the news wasn't all positive. Lefty Jalen Beeks was placed on the 15-day IL with lower back inflammation, retroactive to July 8. It's a classic case of one step forward, one step back for a pitching staff that needs all the stability it can get.
As the dust settles on a tough weekend in Anaheim, the Diamondbacks find themselves at a critical juncture. Now 46-50 and 11 games back in the division, the urgency is mounting. The return of Kendall Graveman is a welcome sight, but the team needs more than just roster moves. They need to start winning these tight ballgames and string together some victories to stop this slide. The talent is there, but execution will be everything as they look to turn the page and salvage this season.
