Rain suspends D-backs vs. Reds on June 7, 2025, tied 3-3. See how Eduardo Rodriguez looked in his return from the IL before the game was halted by weather.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
It's a strange day for baseball in Cincinnati. The Diamondbacks are gearing up for not one, but essentially one-and-a-third games today after torrential rain suspended Friday night's contest. The game will resume at 2:10 p.m. locked in a 3-3 tie, but the biggest story from the first six innings was the long-awaited return of ace Eduardo Rodriguez to the mound.
It's a seven-inning sprint to decide Friday's winner, followed immediately by a nine-inning marathon. Welcome to baseball in June.
All eyes were on Eduardo Rodriguez as he made his first start since being placed on the injured list. The lefty looked solid, navigating five innings and giving up just two earned runs on five hits. While he didn't factor into the decision, seeing E-Rod back on the bump, keeping the team in the game, is a massive win in itself. The rain may have cut his outing short, but it was a crucial and promising first step for the anchor of the D-backs' rotation.
Young right-hander Cristian Mena, just recalled from Triple-A Reno on June 1st, was thrown into the fire in the sixth inning. He was immediately tested, surrendering a game-tying solo home run to Christian Encarnacion-Strand. However, the rookie showed his mettle. With runners on the corners and the game hanging in the balance, Mena induced a crucial groundout from pinch-hitter Gavin Lux just before the tarps came out. It was a bend-but-don't-break moment that kept the score knotted at three apiece.
Get ready for a long day of D-backs baseball. The suspended game resumes in the top of the seventh, with both bullpens set to play a decisive role. Remember, Arizona's runs came early via a two-run blast from Ketel Marte and a solo shot by Geraldo Perdomo back in the third inning. Once a winner is decided, the teams get a short break before starting all over again. RHP Bryce Miller (0-2, 4.50 ERA) gets the ball for the D-backs in the regularly scheduled game, hoping to secure his first win of the season against Cincinnati's Nick Martinez.
This marathon day in Cincinnati presents a huge test and a huge opportunity. A strong performance across these 10+ innings could provide a major spark. The bullpen will be stretched thin, and key bats will need to deliver in clutch situations. Settle in, D-backs fans, this Saturday is going to be a wild ride.
