After a 13-1 loss, the D-backs face the Reds on June 8, 2025. Can Eugenio Suarez's power lead Arizona to redemption in the crucial series finale?
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
After a Saturday to forget, the Arizona Diamondbacks are back on the field in Cincinnati this afternoon, locked in a crucial series finale against the Reds. With the sting of a 13-1 drubbing still fresh, today's game is less about winning a series and more about reclaiming momentum and proving their resilience. All eyes are on the D-backs to see if they can answer the bell.
Eugenio Suarez's 17th home run of the season ties him for fourth-most in the National League, a powerful silver lining in a tough stretch.
There's no sugarcoating it: Saturday's 13-1 defeat was a gut punch. The Reds came out swinging, and the D-backs struggled to find an answer on either side of the ball. But in baseball, the beauty is that you get to wipe the slate clean the very next day. As of this afternoon, Arizona is battling the Reds, looking to salvage the series and head home on a positive note. The outcome is still hanging in the balance, but the team's ability to respond to adversity today will speak volumes about their character for the long season ahead.
Even in the lopsided loss, there was a familiar bright spot: Eugenio Suarez. The veteran third baseman provided Arizona's only run with a solo shot, his 17th of the year. That impressive total ties him for fourth in the entire National League. While the team has had its offensive ups and downs, Suarez has been a reliable source of power, slashing .233/.309/.509 with 47 RBI. His bat has been a crucial anchor in the lineup, and the D-backs will need him to stay hot if they're going to make a serious push.
With today's game against the Reds still unfolding, the immediate future is uncertain. A win would be a massive morale boost, proving the team can bounce back from a blowout. A loss would make for a long flight home. Regardless of the final score, the key takeaway is how the team responds, and whether the consistent power of players like Suarez can ignite the rest of the lineup for the challenges ahead.
