D-backs lose 5-4 to the Blue Jays on 6/18/25 after Shelby Miller allows back-to-back walk-off HRs. Despite the collapse, GM Mike Hazen says the team is 'all in'.
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Just when you thought it was safe to exhale, baseball delivered a brutal reminder of how quickly things can unravel. One out away from a gritty road win, the Diamondbacks saw their lead evaporate in a stunning ninth-inning collapse, falling 5-4 to the Toronto Blue Jays on back-to-back walk-off home runs. It was a heartbreaker in every sense of the word, but the biggest news of the day might have come from the front office, which sent a clear message that this team is not giving up on 2025.
'It's hard for me to watch how hard these guys are grinding every day and then take the trap door and rip it out from underneath them... we kind of do these jobs to take shots and win.' - GM Mike Hazen
It was a script no one saw coming. Shelby Miller, who had been a rock in the bullpen with eight straight scoreless appearances, took the mound in the ninth to protect a 4-3 lead. He started strong, striking out Davis Schneider for the first out. Victory was in sight. Then, Bo Bichette crushed a solo shot to tie it. Before fans could even process the blown save, Addison Barger followed with another one, sending Rogers Centre into a frenzy and the Diamondbacks to the clubhouse in stunned silence. The loss snapped Miller's brilliant streak and marked his fourth blown save, a tough pill to swallow for a reliever who had been so reliable.
While the loss felt like a step back, General Manager Mike Hazen made it clear the organization is only looking forward. Speaking on MLB Network Radio, Hazen emphatically stated the D-backs will be buyers at the trade deadline, even with ace Corbin Burnes lost for the season. 'We kind of do these jobs to take shots and win,' he said, affirming his belief in the current roster. Despite a 36-35 record that places them 5.5 games out in the NL West, the team is just 2.5 games from a Wild Card spot. Hazen's comments are a powerful vote of confidence, signaling that reinforcements are on the agenda, not a fire sale.
Amid the drama, there were bright spots. Eugenio Suárez continued his torrid pace, leading the offense and adding to his team-high totals of 21 home runs and 58 RBI. On the pitching side, a positive trend is emerging from Brandon Pfaadt. Though he didn't pitch Wednesday, recent reports highlight his rebound. After a rough start to the month, Pfaadt has surrendered just four runs in his last 10 innings, a crucial development for a rotation in desperate need of stability. His next start at the hitter-friendly Coors Field will be a significant test of his recent turnaround.
Tonight's loss stings, there's no denying it. But one gut-wrenching game doesn't define a season. With the front office publicly committing to adding talent and young arms like Pfaadt finding their footing, the message is clear: the Diamondbacks are not folding. They're still in the thick of the Wild Card race, and with a GM ready to take his shot, this team is determined to fight its way back into contention. The grind continues, and this team is built for it.
