Phoenix, Arizona – The Arizona Diamondbacks kicked off their new season in a remarkable fashion on Thursday night, breaking multiple franchise records in just three innings of play.
In the bottom of the third inning, the Diamondbacks made history by sending 18 batters to the plate, recording 13 hits, and scoring an impressive 14 runs. This performance set new high marks for the franchise, surpassing previous records set in 2010 and 2015.
Manager Torey Lovullo was in awe of his team’s outstanding performance, stating, “I’ve never seen anything like this before. It just kept happening.” The Diamondbacks’ explosive inning marked the most runs scored by any team in an inning on Opening Day since 1900, highlighting their dominance on the field.
The team’s offensive outburst also made its mark in the history books, as it was only the second time in the past 50 years that a team had 16 hits and 16 runs through three innings of a game. The last team to send 18 batters to the plate in an inning was the Rockies back in 2010.
Before the third-inning fireworks, the Diamondbacks had already taken a 2-0 lead in the first inning with a home run from Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Their momentum carried through, resulting in a series of remarkable plays and hits that led to the franchise record-breaking 14th run.
Pitcher Zac Gallen expressed his amazement at the team’s performance, highlighting the rarity of each player getting two at-bats in a single inning. The Diamondbacks’ impressive hitting included 10 singles, three doubles, two walks, and a sacrifice fly, showcasing their offensive prowess.
Overall, the Diamondbacks’ strong start to the season demonstrated their ability to dominate on the field and set new franchise records in style. With such a strong Opening Day performance, fans are eager to see what the rest of the season holds for this dynamic team.