Thursday, June 17, 2021. 5:05 PM
The Arizona Diamondbacks broke a dismal MLB record with a 23rd straight loss on enemy courts in a 10-3 loss Thursday to the San Francisco Giants.
The day before, the D-Backs had tied the New York Mets of 1963 and the Philadelphia Athletics of 1943 with a 22nd straight loss on the road.
The Diamondbacks had an unexpected opportunity to end their black streak on Tuesday, but they screwed up a 7-0 lead to lose 9-8 to pave the way for the sad record.
A three-run Giants push in the combined second inning of three consecutive innings with one run led San Francisco to victory. On the mound, pitcher Kevin Gausman posted his eighth win of the season with six strikeouts and just four hits in eight innings of work.
The good news for Arizona is that the club’s next series of games against the Dodgers will be at home.
Other results in the National:
Cubs 2 – Mets 0
CHC: Javier Baez produced both points in the game with a home run
NYM: Marcus Stroman allowed two runs in seven innings
Cardinals 0 – Braves 4
STL: John Gant allowed three runs in five and a third innings
ATL: Charlie Morton had not allowed any hits until the seventh inning
Brewers 3 – Rockies 7
MIL: Luis Urias produces three runs on a double in the seventh inning
COL: CJ Cron hit a grand slam in the first inning
Reds 4 – Padres 6
CIN: Wade Miley struck out 7 batters and allowed just two earned runs and 4 hits in 7 innings
SD: All points came on circuits including Fernando Tatis Jr’s 22nd
