Phoenix, Arizona – The Arizona Diamondbacks made team history on Opening Day by setting multiple franchise records in just three innings of play. In a remarkable third inning, the team sent 18 batters to the plate, recorded 13 hits, and scored 14 runs – all new high marks for the Diamondbacks. Previously, the franchise’s records for plate appearances and runs came in a game on April 11, 2010, against the Pirates. The last team to send 18 batters to the plate in an inning was the Rockies in 2010.
Their explosive offense also made history on a larger scale, with the most runs scored by any team in an inning on Opening Day since 1900. This achievement ranks as the fourth-most runs scored in any inning within that time frame. The Diamondbacks’ performance marked only the second time in the past 50 years that a team had 16 hits and 16 runs through three innings of a game.
The Diamondbacks didn’t waste any time getting on the board, taking a 2-0 lead in the first inning with a Lourdes Gurriel Jr. home run. By the time Geraldo Perdomo led off the third inning, the team was already ahead 2-1. What followed was a historic offensive explosion, with seven consecutive batters reaching base before continuing their onslaught to score a record-breaking 14 runs in the inning.
In total, the Diamondbacks went 13 for 15 in the inning, tallying 10 singles, three doubles, two walks, and a sacrifice fly. Key players like Perdomo, Ketel Marte, Gurriel, Walker, and Moreno all made significant contributions with two hits each in the epic third inning. The game showcased an incredible display of offensive prowess rarely seen in baseball.
The Diamondbacks’ record-breaking performance ignited excitement among fans and raised expectations for an exciting season ahead. The team’s ability to set franchise records and make history on Opening Day has set a high standard for their future games. The impressive showing on the field has certainly made an impact and generated buzz around the league, putting the Diamondbacks in the spotlight early in the season.