Diamondbacks Lose 5-4 to Rays, Ending Six-Game Winning Streak
Defensive Errors and a Costly Misplay Doom Arizona
Missed Ground Ball in Ninth Inning Seals the Loss
The Arizona Diamondbacks suffered a heartbreaking 5-4 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday night, snapping their six-game winning streak.
The game was tied at 4-4 in the bottom of the ninth inning when center fielder Jake McCarthy misplayed a ground ball, allowing Tampa Bay's Luke DeLuca to sprint in and score the winning run.
The loss was a bitter one for the Diamondbacks, who had been playing well in recent weeks.
Defensive Miscues and Breakdowns Cost Arizona
The Diamondbacks' loss to the Rays was largely due to defensive errors and breakdowns.
In addition to McCarthy's misplay, the Diamondbacks also made several other mistakes in the field, which allowed the Rays to score unearned runs.
The Diamondbacks also struggled offensively, failing to come up with a big hit when they needed it most.
Diamondbacks' Winning Streak Snapped at Six
The loss to the Rays snapped the Diamondbacks' winning streak at six games.
The Diamondbacks had been playing well in recent weeks, and their winning streak had moved them into contention for a playoff spot.
However, the loss to the Rays was a setback for the Diamondbacks, and they will need to regroup quickly if they want to stay in the playoff race.
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