Diamondbacks starter Eduardo Rodriguez gave up one run in 5 1/3 innings last time out, making it five consecutive starts allowing two runs or fewer.

The Arizona Diamondbacks did it all in a win over the Kansas City Royals on July 5. They put forward good pitching and defense and timely hitting.

Michael Lorenzen struck out seven in seven dominant innings, Bobby Witt Jr. homered and the Kansas City Royals beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-0.

The Arizona Diamondbacks lost a disappointing home series to the Kansas City Royals after dropping the final contest in lackluster fashion on Sunday. The Diamondbacks continue to slide further under .500 at 44-46, while the Royals seem to be getting out of a recent skid, improving to 43-48.

Arizona starter Eduardo Rodriguez surrendered nine runs (eight earned) in a short outing as the Royals buried the listless Diamondbacks.

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The day began with Diamondbacks players discussing all-star invites and home run derby. In between, they had to play another game and it did not go well.

In a disappointing July 4 outcome, Arizona Diamondbacks' were blown out 9-3 by the Kansas City Royals to open their three-game series. Eduardo Rodriguez suffere

Finally, the Diamondbacks ended a 10-game homestand with a shutout loss to the Kansas City Royals, 4-0. They went 3-7 during this stretch at Chase Field to fall further behind in the National League Wild Card race.

The Arizona Diamondbacks did it all in a win over the Kansas City Royals on July 5. They put forward good pitching and defense and timely hitting.