Arizona Diamondbacks 7, Baltimore Orioles 9: Ladies and gentlemen, the bullpen

Apr 13, 2026; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo (17) walks on the field during a pitch change in the sixth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images | Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images Record: 9-8. Pace: 86-76.

Change on 2025: -1. Well, I guess it had to happen eventually. The D-backs looked to be cruising in this one, enjoying a 7-1 lead in the opening game at Oriole Park in the middle of the sixth.

But the bullpen, which had been so impressive over the first two series of the road trip, had their most spectacular meltdown of the season. Oh, hang on, to channel Homer Simpson: their most spectacular meltdown of the season so far . They allowed seven runs over just 2.

2 innings of work, with each of the three relievers used giving up a long ball. Taylor Rashi surrendered a grand-slam, and Johnny Lasagna got cooked, allowing the go-ahead home-run to Pete Alonso. And it had been going so well too.