The Diamondbacks are Back to Doing What They Do Best

The Arizona Diamondbacks are already back to doing what they do best — win in the most dramatic, stunning manners possible.

For as many blown games, frustrating outcomes and head-scratching mistakes as Arizona might fall victim to, there is no denying one thing: the D-backs do not go down without a fight.

On Tuesday night, Arizona trailed 5-0 after three innings, as right-hander Brandon Pfaadt was tagged for a lopsided inning. And suddenly, with just four outs remaining in the game, the Diamondbacks found themselves holding a 7-5 lead that would ultimately hold.

Of course, the story of the game was 22-year-old rookie Jose Fernandez, whose historic MLB debut saw him club two home runs — including the ultimate winner off All-Star closer Kenley Jansen.

But beyond Fernandez's rapid rise to fame, there arose a familiar comeback identity, plating six runs in an explosive eighth inning.

"I keep saying the best thing about this team is you just don't know where or when it's going to start," manager Torey Lovullo said postgame (via the D-backs.TV broadcast). "And they've spoiled us over the past several years with being able to put up four or five runs in no time."

"I was talking to [pitching coach Brian Kaplan] and after the five-run inning that we had given up and I said, 'We're going to score at least four.' And he said, 'How do you know?' I said, 'Because we do it every night.'

"It was patient approaches by several hitters that led to some bases on balls. So overall great win for this team. We'll enjoy it," Lovullo said.

Diamondbacks back to comeback ways

Arizona Diamondbacs third baseman Jose Fernandez. — Mar 31, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Jose Fernandez (11) celebrates hitting a three run home run against the Detroit Tigers in the eighth inning at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images | Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images

With the lead down to four runs already thanks to the first of Fernandez's blasts, James McCann doubled to lead off the inning. Jordan Lawlar singled, Ketel Marte walked, and Corbin Carroll brought home two with a double of his own.

Geraldo Perdomo worked his own walk, which led to Fernandez's game-changing three-run shot.

Although four of Arizona's seven runs came off the bat of Fernandez, what made it feel so on-brand was the fact that it was still a group effort. Six of the D-backs' eight hitters had a base hit. Arizona's bullpen hung three zeroes — perhaps a surprising, but welcome feat in and of itself.

"We ended up winning a baseball game, but there's a lot of things that went on inside of this game that... helped us win this game," Loullo said.

"[right-hander Andrew Hoffmann] giving us two scoreless innings, Brandon Pfaadt getting super stubborn after giving up five runs in one inning. He could have collapsed, but he didn't. Paul Sewald coming in and getting the save. ... Hopefully we can carry this through on into [Thursday]."

It's likely going to take a group effort again Thursday. The D-backs will face off against Cy Young winner and former Diamondbacks draftee Tarik Skubal.