Diamondbacks Dominate Reds 10-1: Gurriel Jr. and Perdomo Power Arizona to Fourth Straight Win in Phoenix

Saturday, August 23rd, 2025

Arizona Diamondbacks Dominate Cincinnati Reds 10-1

The Arizona Diamondbacks delivered a commanding performance, routing the Cincinnati Reds 10-1 on Saturday night in Phoenix. Key contributions came from Lourdes Gurriel Jr. and Geraldo Perdomo, who both homered and drove in three runs each. Blaze Alexander also added to the scoreboard with a solo home run, further securing Arizona’s fourth consecutive win.

Diamondbacks Start Fast and Never Look Back

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. got the Diamondbacks started early, launching his 18th home run of the season in the first inning—a two-run shot that opened the scoring. The offense didn’t stop there. Alexander hit an RBI double as part of Arizona’s first-inning outburst, capping off four consecutive hits and three doubles to make it 3-0.

Geraldo Perdomo Powers the Middle of the Lineup

Perdomo extended the lead with a two-run homer in the fourth inning, his 14th of the year, pushing the score to 7-0. He later drove in another run with a single in the eighth, bringing his total RBIs to 84—the most among major league shortstops this season.

Contributions Up and Down Arizona’s Lineup

Blaze Alexander joined the action with a solo home run in the fifth inning. Catcher Gabriel Moreno impressed in his second game back from a broken finger, going 2 for 4 with an RBI after homering in his Friday return.

Arizona’s Pitching Staff Shines

Jalen Beeks pitched the first inning for Arizona, followed by Nabil Crismatt, who worked the next four frames and earned his first win (1-0). Jake Woodford finished the game by throwing the last four innings for his first save.

Reds’ Offense Limited in Loss

Cincinnati’s only run came from an RBI single by Austin Hays in the eighth inning. Reds starter Andrew Abbott struggled, allowing a season-high seven runs (six earned) in four innings, and the team has now lost three straight games.

Key Moments

Alexander’s first-inning RBI double contributed to Arizona’s fourth consecutive hit and gave them a comfortable 3-0 lead right from the start, setting the tone for the game.

Key Stat

Geraldo Perdomo leads all major league shortstops with 84 RBIs this season, highlighting his value to the Diamondbacks lineup.

Up Next

The Diamondbacks will send right-hander Zac Gallen (9-13, 5.28 ERA) to the mound for the series finale, facing Reds right-hander Brady Singer (11-9, 4.18 ERA) on Sunday.

In summary

The Arizona Diamondbacks showcased their offensive power and depth in a decisive 10-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds. With stellar performances from Lourdes Gurriel Jr., Geraldo Perdomo, and Blaze Alexander, Arizona extended their winning streak to four games. Their rotation and bullpen limited Cincinnati’s chances, while multi-hit games and timely home runs propelled the Diamondbacks in front of their home crowd. The Reds, challenged on both sides of the ball, look to regroup as the series concludes.

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