Diamondbacks vs Reds Game 2 Preview: Lawlar's 3 RBIs, Marte's IL stint, pitching matchup | Beatline Diamondbacks

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Diamondbacks vs Reds Game 2 Preview: Lawlar's 3 RBIs, Marte's IL stint, pitching matchup | Beatline Diamondbacks

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The Arizona Diamondbacks (68-61) crushed the Cincinnati Reds 9-0 on Friday night, with Jordan Lawlar hitting a two-run homer and driving in a career-high three runs. Eduardo Rodriguez threw 5 2/3 strong innings. Now the D-backs look to sweep the series in Game 2 on Saturday. Torey Lovullo's club is third in the NL West, and the Reds are fifth in the NL Central at 61-68.

In this episode, Nicole and Kevin break down the upcoming pitching matchup, the impact of Ketel Marte's move to the 10-day IL after a mysterious absence, and other injuries like Lourdes Gurriel Jr. and Ryan Thompson. They discuss key hitters like Corbin Carroll, Gabriel Moreno, and Nolan Arenado, plus bullpen questions for manager Torey Lovullo. The hosts also preview the keys to winning the series and make bold predictions.

Can the Diamondbacks complete the sweep and keep pace in the playoff race? Tune in for analysis of the Reds' lineup, the D-backs' rotation, and what to watch for in Game 2.

CHAPTERS
0:00 Beatline Sports
0:20 Today's Rundown
0:54 Series Recap and Pitching Matchup
3:05 Hitters, Bullpen, and Injury Updates
5:09 Keys to the Series and Bold Prediction
6:13 Final Word

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Full transcript: https://cdn.beatlinesports.com/mlb/ari/2026-08-22/transcript.html

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