Merrill Kelly looked (mostly) like his old self on Saturday, tossing seven innings of one-run ball as the Diamondbacks snapped their three-game losing streak with a 2-1 win over the New York Mets. What worked so well for Kelly, particularly as the game went on?

Offensively, it was another quiet day, but Ildemaro Vargas' two-run single in the third proved to be enough. How concerned should we be overall about the D-backs' offense? And what have we learned about Ryan Waldschmidt after his first two big-league games?

Join Jesse Friedman and Jack Sommers for this live postgame edition of Snakes Territory. 🌶️

Merrill Kelly looked (mostly) like his old self on Saturday, tossing seven innings of one-run ball as the Diamondbacks snapped their three-game losing streak with a 2-1 win over the New York Mets. What worked so well for Kelly, particularly as the game went on?
Offensively, it was another quiet day, but Ildemaro Vargas' two-run single in the third proved to be enough. How concerned should we be overall about the D-backs' offense? And what have we learned about Ryan Waldschmidt after his first two big-league games?
Join Jesse Friedman and Jack Sommers for this live postgame edition of Snakes Territory. 🌶️

An Arizona Diamondbacks show hosted by long-time D-backs writer/podcaster Jesse Friedman and Diamondbacks On SI publisher Jack Sommers. Snakes Territory brings you inside info and analysis on the D-backs all year long. ST is part of the Foul Territory network: baseball the way it should be covered!

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Merrill Kelly Shoves Vs. Mets as D-backs Snap Losing Streak

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At 37 years young, Merrill Kelly tossed the first complete game of his career against the Colorado Rockies on Friday as the Diamondbacks notched a 9-1 win. What worked so well for Kelly? Has he officially erased any reason for concern after his slow start?

We also discuss another successful day for the offense, including a four-hit day from Ildemaro Vargas and the first four-walk game of Nolan Arenado's career. Plus, is Gabriel Moreno finally looking like himself again?

Finally, we discuss the D-backs' bullpen usage getting back under control with the starting rotation covering more innings lately. Join Jesse Friedman and Jack Sommers on this live postgame edition of Snakes Territory.

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At 37 years young, Merrill Kelly tossed the first complete game of his career against the Colorado Rockies on Friday as the Diamondbacks notched a 9-1 win. What worked so well for Kelly? Has he officially erased any reason for concern after his slow start?
We also discuss another successful day for the offense, including a four-hit day from Ildemaro Vargas and the first four-walk game of Nolan Arenado's career. Plus, is Gabriel Moreno finally looking like himself again?
Finally, we discuss the D-backs' bullpen usage getting back under control with the starting rotation covering more innings lately. Join Jesse Friedman and Jack Sommers on this live postgame edition of Snakes Territory.
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Merrill Kelly Throws Complete Game As D-backs Crush Colorado Rockies

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The Diamondbacks had seemingly pulled off an impressive comeback against the Texas Rangers on Wednesday, but the Rangers then gave them a taste of their own medicine in the bottom of the ninth. Paul Sewald blew his first save of 2026 as the D-backs ultimately fell, 6-5.

What went wrong for Sewald in the ninth? We also discuss the offense struggling to come through with runners in scoring position before finally breaking through in the ninth. Other takeaways from the series include Corbin Carroll having better at-bats, Michael Soroka continuing his strong season and Zac Gallen once again struggling to get swing-and-miss.

Finally, we discuss the D-backs trading Alek Thomas to the Los Angeles Dodgers and the upcoming series against the Colorad Rockies. Join Jesse Friedman and Jack Sommers on this live postgame edition of Snakes Territory.

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The Diamondbacks had seemingly pulled off an impressive comeback against the Texas Rangers on Wednesday, but the Rangers then gave them a taste of their own medicine in the bottom of the ninth. Paul Sewald blew his first save of 2026 as the D-backs ultimately fell, 6-5.
What went wrong for Sewald in the ninth? We also discuss the offense struggling to come through with runners in scoring position before finally breaking through in the ninth. Other takeaways from the series include Corbin Carroll having better at-bats, Michael Soroka continuing his strong season and Zac Gallen once again struggling to get swing-and-miss.
Finally, we discuss the D-backs trading Alek Thomas to the Los Angeles Dodgers and the upcoming series against the Colorad Rockies. Join Jesse Friedman and Jack Sommers on this live postgame edition of Snakes Territory.
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Paul Sewald Meltdown Erases D-backs Comeback vs. Rangers

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The Diamondbacks secured their first series win since mid-April on Sunday, beating the Mets 5-1 behind another dominant outing by Eduardo Rodriguez that saw him pitch into the ninth inning. What made E-Rod so effective? And why didn't Torey Lovullo let him finish the game?

Plus, Ryan Waldschmidt had an excellent game, driving in three of the Diamondbacks' five runs and making a spectacular catch at the wall in left field.

Finally, we answer your mailbag questions on the bullpen, upcoming roster decisions, potential call-ups and more. Join Jesse Friedman and Jack Sommers on Snakes Territory.

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The Diamondbacks secured their first series win since mid-April on Sunday, beating the Mets 5-1 behind another dominant outing by Eduardo Rodriguez that saw him pitch into the ninth inning. What made E-Rod so effective? And why didn't Torey Lovullo let him finish the game?
Plus, Ryan Waldschmidt had an excellent game, driving in three of the Diamondbacks' five runs and making a spectacular catch at the wall in left field.
Finally, we answer your mailbag questions on the bullpen, upcoming roster decisions, potential call-ups and more. Join Jesse Friedman and Jack Sommers on Snakes Territory.
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Eduardo Rodriguez Deals Again + Answering Your Mailbag Questions

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Merrill Kelly Shoves Vs. Mets as D-backs Snap Losing Streak

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