D-backs Struggle Amid Marte Drama | MLB News

The Arizona Diamondbacks took a crushing 9-4 loss to the Boston Red Sox, adding fuel to their mounting off-field drama after All-Star Ketel Marte was unexpectedly placed on the Restricted List amid knee concerns. Manager Torey Lovullo’s emotional reaction hinted at deeper issues, while the team’s on-field performance mirrored their turmoil — a late grand slam by Gabriel Moreno couldn’t offset Merrill Kelly’s shaky start or Boston’s relentless offense. Justin Martinez held strong in relief, but the D-backs need a win to shake off this rough stretch and stay alive in the playoff race. Now they face a must-win Wednesday against Brandon Pfaadt to avoid a sweep.

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