Despite out-hitting the Cardinals in all three games, the Diamondbacks were swept due to a lack of execution defensively.

The Arizona Diamondbacks have been swept for the first time season, dropping another close ballgame to the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday.

Zac Gallen faces Paul Skenes, the 2024 National League Rookie of the Year Award with a 1.96 ERA in 23 starts, striking out 170 in 133 innings.

Jordan Walker had two hits and drove in three runs, rebounding from a critical fielding gaffe with an RBI single that lifted the St.

The Diamondbacks scored four runs in the eighth inning, but the Cardinals rallied for two runs to secure a 6-5 win on Saturday.

Merrill Kelly was good again, but the Arizona Diamondbacks' Justin Martinez couldn't hold a late lead in another loss to the St. Louis Cardinals.

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May 25, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Brandon Pfaadt (32) pitches against the St. Louis Cardinals during the second inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images / Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

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Heading into the sixth inning, the D-backs held a six-run lead over the Pirates. By the end of the eighth inning, the Pirates had taken the lead.