RT @kentsomers: Trying to take the rust off on the first day back to work in awhile....
Somers: The cliche is true. A little time spent on the bench can be a good thing https://t.co/qnUyfE8S7T via @azcentral
RT @RomeroJoseM: Good start for the Dbacks, struggling Josh Rojas a leadoff HR. I'm in for @nickpiecoro today handling Diamondbacks coverage.
The Diamondbacks lost, 1-0. Kyle Schwarber connected for a walk-off home run in the ninth for the game's only run. Taylor Widener went toe-to-toe with Max Scherzer. The offense managed just five baserunners. The Diamondbacks are 5-9.
Taylor Widener with another strong start for the Diamondbacks. Looks like his night is over: 6 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 3 K.
Taylor Widener is locked in a pitchers' duel with Max Scherzer. Both are through five scoreless innings, both have pitch counts in the low 70s.
Taylor Widener is through three scoreless innings against the Nationals, having retired Juan Soto twice already. Still no score.
The Diamondbacks won, 11-6. Andrew Young had an eventful day. The offense connected for four homers. Eduardo Escobar and Carson Kelly stayed hot. The Diamondbacks are 5-8.
Things are looking better for Andrew Young, who connects for a second-inning grand slam to put the Diamondbacks ahead, 10-4, in the second.
Starlin Castro clubs a two-run home run to center. The Nationals are in front, 4-3. There are two out in the bottom of the first.
Things are not off to a good start for Andrew Young in left field. Two plays, two mistakes.
Eduardo Escobar follows with a home run of his own. Back-to-back shots make it 2-0.
Carson Kelly with a solo shot off Patrick Corbin. His second home run in as many games. The Diamondbacks take a 1-0 lead in the first inning.
Zac Gallen's day is likely over. His line in his return from the injured list: 4 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 8 K. He threw 83 pitches, 55 strikes.
And Zac Gallen, who can't swing the bat due to his forearm injury, drops a bunt single in front of the plate.
Zac Gallen looked just fine in his first inning off the injured list. A scoreless frame, two strikeouts, fastball topping at 94 mph.
RT @chris_coppola: 'I've got to give us a lot better chance': Madison Bumgarner struggles again as Diamondbacks fall to A's https://t.co/X63VCI921T via @azcentral @nickpiecoro
The Diamondbacks lost, 9-5. Madison Bumgarner’s struggles continued. Kole Calhoun had a good day at the plate. The Diamondbacks are 4-7.
The Diamondbacks are back in the game. They scored a run in the sixth after a Josh VanMeter triple, and they added two more here in the seventh with a three-hit, two-out rally. They trail, 6-5.
The wheels came off for Madison Bumgarner here in the fifth. A Bumgarner throwing error torpedoed the inning. Matt Chapman blasted a no-doubter to punctuate it. The A's lead, 6-2.
Nick Ahmed makes a leaping catch on a scorched Stephen Piscotty line drive, then doubles off Sean Murphy at second base. Big play for Madison Bumgarner in the second.
Christian Walker has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a right oblique strain. Andrew Young is back from the alt site.
Torey Lovullo said right-hander Zac Gallen will start tomorrow night vs. the Athletics.
The Diamondbacks have signed veteran OF Josh Reddick to a minor league deal. He will report to the team's alternate site. He will make $750K if he reaches the majors. GM Mike Hazen and assistant GM Amiel Sawdaye have history with Reddick dating to his time with the Red Sox.
The Diamondbacks won, 7-0. Luke Weaver was dominant. Eduardo Escobar homered for the fourth consecutive day. David Peralta connected for his first. The Diamondbacks have their first series win of the season. They are 4-6.