Arizona
D-backs sluggers Walker, Pederson overwhelm Angels in win
PHOENIX — Christian Walker’s bats smashed three home runs in an 11-1 win over the Los Angeles Angels at Chase Field on Thursday, but Walker was only responsible for two of them. The third was a grand slam hit by Joc Pederson, commandeering his teammate’s bat as he has been known to do.
“We had three homers with a Walker bat tonight,” Pederson said after the game, clarifying that it wasn’t the same exact bat.
“The only bats he doesn’t use are his own bats,” Walker joked postgame.
Joc Pederson used Christian Walker’s bat to hit a grand slam tonight 👀 pic.twitter.com/xcf2ju29TS
— Arizona Sports (@AZSports) June 14, 2024
Pederson’s bat-napping earned him attention during his hot streak in the 2021 postseason while playing for the Atlanta Braves, when he was using the bat of former Chicago Cubs teammate Anthony Rizzo.
“He’s a bat guy, we’re always talking models, we’re always messing around with stuff. When I’m between two models I go to him and make him tell me which one has got the hits in it,” Walker added. “That was an awesome swing (on his grand slam). … That sweeper came in and he did a good job staying back and coming through for us. Things like that, that break it open change the game big time.”
JOC POP: GRAND SLAM EDITION pic.twitter.com/yBuQmJEc3D
— Arizona Diamondbacks (@Dbacks) June 14, 2024
Manager Torey Lovullo called it a complete team effort, beginning with “patient approaches” to set up Walker’s first home run, which he said set a “downhill baseball” tone.
“I felt like it was an important win. You always want to win series,” Lovullo said. “I don’t care what the Angels’ record is, I don’t care what names are missing from the lineup, they’re a very stubborn team … we took nothing for granted.”
The D-backs (33-36) managed nine hits and six walks to only five strikeouts. In addition to the nine RBIs on four hits between Pederson and Walker, Kevin Newman had two RBIs on three hits, filling in for shortstop Geraldo Perdomo, who is on a return-to-play program having played two straight games since returning.
Mickey Moniak drove in the Angels’ only run in a game they were held to 1-for-8 with runners in scoring position.
Brandon Pfaadt’s quality start
Starting pitcher Brandon Pfaadt played with fire early, but he settled into a dominant outing that is welcomed by the Arizona pitching staff.
Pfaadt gave up one run on six hits in his 6.0 innings pitched, but he started with two Angels on base after a walk and a single. After Pfaadt navigated the inning with two strikeouts and a fielder’s choice, the Angels had two baserunners on at the same time only once the rest of the way.
“There were some sticky moments for him, it wasn’t perfect, so he had to grind a little bit early on but made pitches,” Lovullo said postgame.
Pfaadt’s Los Angeles counterpart, Griffin Canning, equaled him in length but wasn’t as effective, surrendering the two home runs to Walker, including the longest home run at Chase Field this season at 464 feet.
Behind Pfaadt, Arizona’s bullpen of Kevin Ginkel, Ryan Thompson and Paul Sewald got through the final three innings without allowing a hit.
Lovullo acknowledged after the game it wasn’t a normal situation for those three to get the call with the game in hand, but he was pleased with their work.
D-backs’ homestand continues
Arizona, having won eight of its last 12 games, matches up against the Chicago White Sox (18-52) for a three-game set. Ryne Nelson (3-5, 5.96) will get the ball for the D-backs against Chris Flexen (2-5, 5.06) on Friday.
First pitch in the series opener is at 6:40 p.m. on Friday and can be heard on the Arizona Sports app, 98.7 or ArizonaSports.com.
SCOTTSDALE, AZ (AZFamily) — A trendy fast-casual sandwich and salad restaurant from California is opening shop in Arizona!
Mendocino Farms opened its first Arizona location in the Gainey Ranch area of Scottsdale on Tuesday. It’s located near Scottsdale and Doubletree Ranch roads,
The restaurant is a hit with Californians, but now Arizona residents won’t have to go far to get the delicious, healthy food.
“At Mendocino Farms, we’re on a mission to make hearts and stomachs happy, and we do that with our chef-crafted, farm-fresh sandwiches, salads and catering,” Marketing Manager Keenan Thanprathit said. “We’re so excited to be planting our roots here in Scottsdale.”
Thanprathit walked Good Morning Arizona through some of the chains most popular items like the Farm Club, which is an elevated turkey club sandwich, and the Not-So-Fried Chicken Sandwich, which he said is a guilt-free version of the classic chicken sandwich.
He also showed off the top-selling salad: Avocado and Quinoa Superfood Ensalada.
“We also just offer a lot of hospitality, so whatever you’re looking to kind of try, we’re here to help,” Thanprathit said.
The first 100 guests at the Scottsdale location on Tuesday get a special tote bag with some unique gifts.
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PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Police are working to figure out what led up to three people being shot Monday night in the west Phoenix neighborhood of Maryvale.
Officers were called out to a house on Belvoir Road, south of Thomas Road, near 93rd Avenue, after 8:30 p.m.
They found two adults and an underage teen shot. All three victims were taken to the hospital and should survive, police said.
Detectives said they are looking for where the actual shooting took place, possibly in a nearby area.
Investigators haven’t whether there is a suspect or suspects on the loose.
Arizona’s Family is working to gather more information.
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PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Rain and snow are expected across Arizona this week, providing much-needed moisture after an unusually dry winter season.
Phoenix has received less than two-tenths of an inch of rain in 2026, which is more than an inch below average for this time of year.
The city is experiencing its warmest February on record, according to the National Weather Service.
Northern Arizona snow deficit continues
Flagstaff typically receives around five feet of snow by this point in the season, but only a little more than a foot has fallen so far this winter.
“The outlook through at least the early part of the spring does continue to favor a La Niña-like pattern, and that would lead to increased chances for below normal precipitation,” said Megan Taylor, National Weather Service meteorologist. “So the long-range outlook is basically a continuation of what we’ve seen. So we’re grateful to see this active pattern right now.”
Last season remained dry in northern Arizona until March, when several weather systems deposited about three feet of snow during that month.
The forecast indicates the current dry pattern may not allow the region to make up the precipitation deficit this season.
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