Snake Bytes 5/3

Snake Bytes 5/3

TL;DR

Ketel Marte hit a solo home run as the Diamondbacks faced the Brewers, while Ildemaro Vargas' hit streak ended at 27 games in a loss to the Cubs. Manager Torey Lovullo praised Vargas and highlighted the impact of Gabriel Moreno's return on the team's performance.

Key points

Ketel Marte hit a solo home run against the Brewers
Ildemaro Vargas' hit streak ended at 27 games
Torey Lovullo praised Vargas' performance
Gabriel Moreno's return impacts the Diamondbacks' lineup

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MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - APRIL 29: Ketel Marte #4 of the Arizona Diamondbacks celebrates as he runs the bases after hitting a solo home run against the Milwaukee Brewers during the ninth inning at American Family Field on April 29, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) | Getty Images **Team News** **Vargas’ hit streak snapped at 27 games in D-backs’ shutout loss** “I think [it] was awesome to see the [streak] in person,” pitcher Ryne Nelson said. “I’ve never seen anything like that. But just a guy like him, what he brings to this clubhouse, he’s always happy, he’s always smiling, he’s always having a good time and to see the way he plays, I think it was really fun and I was happy for him. I think I overheard him say he’s going to start a new one tomorrow so I’m excited to see how long that one goes.” **Historic D-backs Streak Comes to an End in Tough Loss to Cubs** “It was a great run for him, and I just told him how proud I was of him,” manager Torey Lovullo said, speaking to D-backs.TV’s Todd Walsh postgame. “He had the baseball world on the edge of his seat. Start a new [streak] tomorrow. It was a great run for you and a great ride fo rall of us because of what you did.” **Ildemaro Vargas sees hit streak end as Diamondbacks fall to Cubs** **Lovullo: Moreno’s return makes Diamondbacks ‘different team’** “I’ve said it many times, having Gabi healthy and in this lineup means we’re a different team,” Lovullo said. “It’s the quality bat, it’s how he controls a running game defensively, how he runs a game behind the plate. So, nothing against the other catchers, he’s just very dynamic, and he has a lot of tools, and he can carry workloads on both sides of the ball.” **’ Struggles Opening Door for a Ryan Waldschmidt Call-Up** **Diamondbacks In Danger of Devastating Series Sweep vs Cubs** **Other Baseball** **A big statue for the Big Unit! Johnson honored by in star-studded ceremony** “I am grateful and honored that there’s room for another No. 51 to be retired,” Johnson said. “One number, two players — representing one team.” **Mariners retire Randy Johnson’s No. 51, announce plans for new statue next year** **Hancock (career-high 14 K’s) does best Big Unit impression in Mariners defeat** **Pirates tie MLB record with 7 straight walks vs. ** **7 straight walks?! It hadn’t happened in almost 43 years** **Padres reach deal to sell to group led by Kwanza Jones, José E. Feliciano** **Evaluating 10 struggling stars: patience or panic?** **Anything Goes** This day in history: This day in baseball:

Q&A

What was Ildemaro Vargas' hit streak before it ended?

Ildemaro Vargas' hit streak ended at 27 games.

How did Ketel Marte perform in the game against the Brewers?

Ketel Marte hit a solo home run during the ninth inning against the Brewers.

What did manager Torey Lovullo say about Gabriel Moreno's return?

Torey Lovullo stated that Moreno's return makes the Diamondbacks a 'different team' due to his dynamic skills.

Which team did the Diamondbacks lose to that ended Vargas' streak?

The Diamondbacks lost to the Cubs, which resulted in Ildemaro Vargas' hit streak ending.