Ketel Marte Was 0-for-11 at T-Mobile Park and Just Blew Up the Dodgers

Holy smokes, did you guys see what the Arizona Diamondbacks pulled off against the Dodgers yesterday? After getting absolutely *swept* here in Seattle over the weekend, those snakes showed up Monday and smacked around the Blue Crew, snagging a 4-1 victory. Talk about flipping the script! It was a wild game, fueled by some serious power, and honestly, it felt a little personal for a guy like Ketel Marte, who couldn't buy a hit against our Mariners just days ago.

D-backs Power Surge: From Seattle Sweep to Dodger Dominance

The D-backs went deep three times late in that game, reversing a trend where the Dodgers had previously come back and swept them early in the season. Monday's homers from Tommy Troy, Nolan Arenado, and Ketel Marte accounted for all four runs. But the real gutsy play, the one that makes you nod and respect the game, came from Troy. He laid down a two-out, 45-foot bunt single in the eighth, setting up Marte's game-breaking, two-run shot. Manager Torey Lovullo called it "high baseball IQ" and praised Troy's "situational awareness." Troy himself said, "I saw (third baseman Max) Muncy go back. I'm like, here's a good opportunity. It's either going to be a foul ball or a hit. Glad it worked out. It was a great time to get Ketel up, because he's hot against lefties." And he wasn't wrong. Marte, who was 0-for-11 when our M's swept Arizona, crushed his 10th homer of the season off a lefty. He's got five dingers in his last 13 games, so clearly, whatever was going on at T-Mobile Park didn't stick around.

Ohtani's Streak, Lauer's Dodger Debut, and Defensive Gems

Even with the loss, Shohei Ohtani kept his insane on-base streak alive, pushing it to 17 games with three hits on Monday. He's just crushing it, batting .415 with six doubles and four homers during this stretch. The Dodgers had been red-hot, winning seven of their last eight and 14 of 17 before this series, so this D-backs win is a bit of a stunner. On the mound Tuesday, Arizona sends out Michael Soroka, who is 7-2 with a 3.25 ERA and has been lights out in May, going 3-1 with a 1.78 ERA. The Dodgers counter with Eric Lauer, making just his second start for them since being acquired from Toronto in May. Lauer was designated for assignment by the Blue Jays after a rough start to the year, but he threw six innings of one-run ball in his Dodgers debut last week. He even held the Dodgers scoreless for 5 2/3 innings in two appearances during the 2025 World Series for Toronto. And let's not forget Jorge Barrosa, the D-backs center fielder, who made two diving catches to rob Will Smith and Andy Pages of hits. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts flat out said Barrosa's plays and Marte's homer were "kind of big plays right there." You bet they were!

What's Next for the Diamondbacks

The D-backs and Dodgers are back at it tonight for game two of their four-game set in Phoenix. With Soroka on the mound for Arizona, they're looking to build on this momentum, especially after getting swept in our house over the weekend. They want to show that what happened in Seattle was just a blip, not a sign of things to come. Meanwhile, our Mariners just pulled off a solid 3-2 victory against the Mets. It's always a good day when the M's get a W!

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