Diamondbacks Silence Cardinals in Shutout Victory: Zac Gallen Dominates on the Mound

The Arizona Diamondbacks now stand at 8-8 after a commanding 5-0 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals, who fell to a 7-9 record. The Diamondbacks' performance was highlighted by an explosive fifth inning and a shutout pitching display that kept the Cardinals scoreless throughout nine innings.

Chase Field witnessed a masterful pitching performance as Zac Gallen led the Diamondbacks to triumph. Gallen's dominance on the mound was evident with his three strikeouts and only two hits allowed over six innings, contributing to an overall team ERA of 0.0 for the game. The bullpen maintained this standard of excellence, allowing no runs and just two hits in three innings of work.

Offensively, Arizona's hitters found their stride in the fifth inning with four hits that translated into five runs, which proved to be more than enough for the day's win. The team showed discipline at the plate with an on-base percentage (OBP) of .303 and left nine runners on base (LOB). Clutch hitting made its mark as well; three out of six at-bats with runners in scoring position resulted in hits, driving home four runs batted in (RBI).

The defense also played flawlessly, committing no errors and turning one double play while providing solid support behind their pitchers' efforts.

On the other side, Miles Mikolas shouldered the loss for St. Louis after giving up all five runs during his time on the hill. Despite this setback, he managed seven strikeouts across six innings pitched.

As fans look ahead, they can anticipate watching their team take on Chicago Cubs at Chase Field located in Phoenix, AZ with zip code 85004. This upcoming match is scheduled for April 16th at 6:40 PM local time and will be broadcasted by MARQ network.