Yankees Stifled by Diamondbacks' Pitching Mastery at Chase Field

The New York Yankees, with a record of 5-1, faced off against the Arizona Diamondbacks who held a 4-2 record in a game that ended with a final score of 7-0. The Yankees were unable to secure any runs throughout the match.

The Yankees entered the game with high expectations but found themselves outmatched by the Diamondbacks' pitching. The home team's starter, Zac Gallen, earned his second win of the season by keeping Yankee batters at bay. The New York hitters struggled to find their rhythm against Gallen and subsequent relievers, managing only three hits and no runs over nine innings.

New York's offensive efforts were hampered by an overall batting average of .107 and an on-base percentage (OBP) of .194 for the game. Despite reaching base three times via walks, they left seven runners on base (LOB) and had only one at-bat with runners in scoring position (AB RISP), which did not result in a hit.

On defense, the Yankees committed one error contributing to their woes. Their fielding percentage stood at .973 for this encounter. In contrast, Arizona played error-free baseball throughout nine innings.

The pitching staff for New York also had its share of difficulties. Starter Nestor Cortes took his first loss after giving up three earned runs over five innings pitched (IP). The bullpen didn't fare much better; they allowed four runs over three IP with an earned run average (ERA) for relievers sitting uncomfortably at 9.0.

Arizona capitalized on their opportunities as they tallied twelve hits leading to seven runs scored against Yankee pitchers who collectively posted a WHIP (Walks plus Hits per Inning Pitched) of 2.0 – indicative of too many baserunners allowed.

Looking ahead after this tough outing, fans can catch the next game featuring the Yankees as they continue their series against Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix on April 3rd scheduled for 7:40 PM local time broadcasted on YES Network.