Merrill Kelly Gets ROCKED Early as Diamondbacks Drop Opener to White Sox

Things unraveled quickly in the series opener against the Chicago White Sox, as Merrill Kelly and the Arizona Diamondbacks found themselves in an early hole they couldn’t escape. We break down Kelly’s rough outing, a costly defensive miscue from Nolan Arenado’s glove that opened the floodgates in the first inning, and how things only spiraled further late as Ryan Thompson and a Golden Glover combined to allow three more runs.

Despite the ugly loss, Ildemaro Vargas stayed red-hot by extending his MLB-best hit streak to 19 games, while Corbin Carroll continues to search for his rhythm at the plate. We also check in on the latest performances from the young talent down on the Snake Farm, including David Hagaman’s 2026 debut.

Diamondbacks Get 2nd Bad Pitching Start in a Row in Loss to White Sox