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Arizona Overcomes 7-Run Deficit, Beats Cardinals 8-7

7/20/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Arizona rallied from a 7-0 deficit to beat the St. Louis Cardinals 8-7, clinching the season series and preserving its wild-card hopes.
Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said he was “pretty pissed” after the loss, citing missed strike-three calls and errors.
Michael McGreevy posted a 1.46 ERA in his last four starts for Arizona.
Zac Gallen will see Dr. Neal ElAttrache on July 20 for an elbow opinion, with no surgery expected.

History

Historical Context

In 2001 the Arizona Diamondbacks won the World Series in their fourth season, the fastest expansion team to claim a title, posting a 92-70 record and a 43-win duo of Randy Johnson and Curt Schilling. The 2024 club, managed by Torey Lovullo with pitchers Michael McGreevy (1.46 ERA) and Zac Gallen, is chasing a wild-card spot to recapture that breakthrough.

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Story summary

Arizona rallied from a 7-0 deficit to beat the St. Louis Cardinals 8-7, clinching the season series and preserving its wild-card hopes.
Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said he was “pretty pissed” after the loss, citing missed strike-three calls and errors.
Michael McGreevy posted a 1.46 ERA in his last four starts for Arizona.
Zac Gallen will see Dr. Neal ElAttrache on July 20 for an elbow opinion, with no surgery expected.

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