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Diamondbacks Are World Series Dark Horse If They Sneak In

Diamondbacks Are World Series Dark Horse If They Sneak In

Summary

The Arizona Diamondbacks are trying to make it into the playoffs despite trading away five players earlier in the season. They are currently 1.5 games out of the final wild card spot. The team is counting on their experienced players and recent strong performances to secure a playoff spot.

Key Facts

  • The Arizona Diamondbacks are close to making the playoffs.
  • They traded away five players at the trade deadline.
  • Eugenio Suarez, who was traded, had 45 home runs this season.
  • James McCann recently hit a two-run home run against the San Francisco Giants.
  • The team has a core of young players from their previous World Series run.
  • They are currently 1.5 games behind the last wild card spot.
  • Geraldo Perdomo has been performing well, with a .304 batting average and four home runs in his last 15 games.
  • The team could face the Los Angeles Dodgers in a potential Wild Card Series matchup.

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