The Reds demolished the D-backs 13-1 on June 8, 2025, powered by a Gavin Lux grand slam. Can Arizona's pitching recover from this brutal two-game skid?
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
There's no way to sugarcoat this one, folks. The Arizona Diamondbacks were thoroughly dismantled by the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday, suffering a brutal 13-1 loss that felt even worse than the scoreboard suggests. The game's defining moment came off the bat of Reds infielder Gavin Lux, whose back-breaking grand slam encapsulated a day where absolutely nothing went right for Arizona.
The Diamondbacks have been outscored 23-2 over their last two contests, a staggering statistic that highlights the depth of their current struggles.
From the start, it was all Cincinnati. The D-backs' pitching staff, a growing area of concern, completely unraveled, allowing a torrent of runs throughout the contest. The big blow was Gavin Lux's grand slam, which turned a manageable deficit into an insurmountable mountain. While the Reds' offense fired on all cylinders with multiple players enjoying multi-hit games, Arizona's lineup was ghosted. The team managed just a single run late in the game, and not a single D-backs hitter was able to muster more than one hit. It was a complete and total domination by Cincinnati.
One bad game is an anomaly; two is a trend. For the second straight day, the Diamondbacks' pitching has allowed double-digit runs, a deeply troubling sign for a team with playoff aspirations. The consistency from both the rotation and the bullpen has evaporated, putting immense pressure on an offense that has simultaneously gone ice-cold. Scoring just two runs while allowing 23 over two games is a recipe for disaster and raises serious questions about the staff's ability to keep the team in games.
As the on-field performance cratered, the wire remained quiet. There were no roster moves, trades, or even minor league call-ups announced on Sunday to shake things up. While stability is often a good thing, the silence from the front office can be deafening for a fanbase desperate for a spark. With no new injuries or other team news to report, the focus remains squarely on the players currently on the roster to solve these glaring issues.
The Diamondbacks need to wash this one away and find answers, fast. With the pitching staff in disarray and the bats falling silent, the team is at a critical juncture. The upcoming series offers a chance for a much-needed reset, but if these trends continue, it's going to be a long and painful summer for the Sedona Red faithful.
