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D-backs hit 4 homers and Vargas stretches hit streak to 22 games in 6-2 win over Brewers
TL;DR
The Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 6-2, hitting four home runs. Ildemaro Vargas extended his hitting streak to 22 games, tying for the third-longest streak to begin a season since 1940.
Key points
- Diamondbacks won 6-2 against Brewers
- Ildemaro Vargas extended hitting streak to 22 games
- Nolan Arenado hit a three-run homer
- Vargas tied for third-longest hitting streak since 1940
- Eduardo Rodriguez allowed two runs in 4 2/3 innings
Arizona DiamondbacksMilwaukee BrewersIldemaro VargasNolan Arenado
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Nolan Arenado hit a three-run homer, Ildemaro Vargas extended his hitting streak to 22 games, and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Milwaukee Brewers 6-2 on Wednesday night.
Adrian Del Castillo, Corbin Carroll and Ketel Marte also homered for the Diamondbacks and starter Eduardo Rodriguez struck out four and allowed five hits, two runs and four walks in 4 2/3 innings.
Vargas had a pair of singles and is now tied with Joe Torre for the third-longest hitting streak to begin a season since 1940. Torre's streak came in 1971 for the Cardinals. Detroit's Ron LeFlore hit in 30 straight to start the season in 1976.
Counting the end of last season, Vargas has hit safely in 25 straight.
Kevin Ginkel (1-1) earned the win in relief with three strikeouts and one hit in 1 1/3 innings.
Brice Turang and Luis Rengifo each had two hits for the Brewers. started the scoring with an RBI double in the first, and Turang had an RBI double in the third.
Q&A
How many home runs did the Diamondbacks hit against the Brewers?
The Diamondbacks hit four home runs in their 6-2 victory over the Brewers.
What is Ildemaro Vargas's current hitting streak?
Ildemaro Vargas has a hitting streak of 22 games, which is tied for the third-longest to begin a season since 1940.
Who are the players that homered for the Diamondbacks in the game?
Nolan Arenado, Adrian Del Castillo, Corbin Carroll, and Ketel Marte all homered for the Diamondbacks.
