April 16, 2017

Rich Hill had more trouble with the blister on his finger while Taijuan Walker pitched 5 solid innings for Arizona, as the D’Backs beat the Dodgers 3-1 on Sunday afternoon at the Ravine.

Hill came off the 10-day disabled list on Sunday, after missing some time with a blister on his left middle finger.  However, he re-aggravated the blister after making 54 pitches.  The Dodger left-hander departed after just three innings of work.

The D’Backs got a solo homer from Chris Ianetta in the 3rd inning, followed by a based loaded walk to Jake Lamb, which gave them a 2-0 lead.

The Dodgers got on the board in the 4th inning with an RBI double from Yasiel Puig, which scored Yasmani Grandal.

However, Sergio Romo gave up an RBI single to Paul Goldschmidt in the 7th, which made it 3-1.  That gave the D’Backs all the offense they would need on this day to hold on for the win.

Walker picked up the win to improve to 2-1 on the season.  He struck out 7, while allowing just a single run on four hits and a walk.  Fernando Rodney pitched the 9th inning for Arizona to get his 4th save.

Hill took the loss.  He gave up 2 earned runs on 5 hits in his brief three innings of work.  He was visibly frustrated after the 3rd inning and went straight to the clubhouse.  He returned for the start of the 4th inning, but skipper Dave Roberts and the LA trainer met him on the mound before he threw another pitch.  That’s when he was pulled from the game.

Logan Forsythe did not start for the Dodgers, but he was available to pinch-hit.  After aggravating his right hamstring on Saturday night, he is expected back in the lineup on Monday.

The final game of the four game set will be on Monday evening.  Brandon McCarthy will go for LA, while the Diamondbacks will counter with Robbie Ray.