Diamondbacks Struggle at the Plate, Tying Franchise Record with Hit Streak

The Arizona Diamondbacks continue to grapple with offensive woes, as they were held to six hits or fewer for the seventh consecutive game. This unfortunate streak ties a franchise record, previously set in April 2022 and matched in August 2011. Despite the struggles at the plate, Arizona has managed to maintain a competitive edge, going 3-4 during this stretch, thanks in large part to their pitching staff. This performance stands in stark contrast to their previous records during similar hitting droughts, where they went 2-5 in 2022 and 1-6 in 2011.

Notably, the Diamondbacks’ .477 OPS during this period is lower than either of their previous streaks, marking a significant challenge for the team. As they look to shake off this slump, it’s worth mentioning that there hasn’t been a longer streak in the majors since the Angels experienced nine consecutive games with six or fewer hits in April of last year. In the National League, the Pirates faced a similar fate, enduring eight games in June 2023. For those keeping track, the last team to hit double digits in this dubious category was the 1968 Astros, who managed 11 games before the mound was lowered.

As the Diamondbacks prepare for their next game, there is hope that the offense can break free from this slump. The three runs added in garbage time during the last outing, largely thanks to a lack of control from one of the Rangers’ relievers, provided a slight boost to Arizona’s stats. However, these runs came more from walks than from solid hits. The team has batted a mere .152 over the past week, which marks the second-lowest average in franchise history for a seven-game span. The only lower mark was recorded from April 7-15, 2022, when they hit an astonishing .135, going 28-for-208. Interestingly, during that time, they managed to score three more runs than they have in the current streak, largely due to hitting twice as many home runs (6-3).

Note: This recap is an independently written summary based on publicly available reporting.