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Snell did not factor into the decision in Sunday's win over the Athletics, allowing one run on six hits and two walks while striking out 10 over seven innings.

Snell was engaged in a pitcher's duel with JP Sears for much of the game. The first run was eventually scored by the Athletics in the sixth inning and that's all Snell would give up. He did find himself in a bases loaded jam in the seventh with one out but was able to get out of it unharmed. Over his last eight starts, Snell has posted a 1.03 ERA, 0.69 WHIP and 70:16 K:BB in 52.1 innings. He leads MLB starting pitchers in ERA and is tied for first in WHIP over that span. Snell also has double-digit strikeouts in four of his last five starts. For the year, the 31-year-old owns a 3.67 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 101:30 K:BB in 76 innings. He lines up for a home matchup against the Mariners his next time out.

Martinez (5-4) was tagged with Sunday's 8-7 extra-innings loss to Tampa Bay. He allowed one unearned run on one hit, two walks and a hit batsman while striking out two over 1.1 innings.

Martinez, who had saves in three of his previous five appearances, was bypassed in the bottom of the 10th with Arizona up by a run. Instead, manager Torey Lovullo rolled with Kevin Ginkel, who was the pitcher of record and allowed the Rays to tie the game. Martinez pitched the the next two frames, wriggling out of a bases-loaded jam in the 11th before ceding the winning run in the 12th. This was the second consecutive appearance in which Martinez was charged with a walk-off loss.

Ginkel allowed one unearned run on two hits and struck out two over 1.1 innings in Sunday's 8-7 extra-innings loss to the Rays.

Ginkel was the pitcher of record when Arizona took a 7-6 lead in the top half of the 10th inning -- the Diamondbacks scored six combined runs in the seventh, eighth and ninth innings to force extra innings. He was unable to hold the lead and spoiled what would have been a dramatic comeback win. It's unclear why manager Torey Lovullo didn't go with a rested Justin Martinez, who has been given the bulk of save opportunities since Paul Sewald was removed as the team's closer.

Iglesias picked up the save over the Angels on Sunday, tossing a perfect ninth inning while striking out one.

Iglesias was called upon to protect a two-run lead in the ninth and did so without any trouble. He struck out Kevin Pillar to begin the frame before retiring the last two batters on easy groundouts. Iglesias has now recorded 18 straight saves since his last blown opportunity May 3. He hasn't allowed an earned run since June 16. The 34-year-old owns a 1.51 ERA, 0.65 WHIP and 46:8 K:BB in 47.2 innings and is tied for sixth in baseball with 26 saves.

Morton (7-7) got the win Sunday over the Angels, allowing one run on two hits and two walks while striking out seven over 5.1 innings.

Morton retired 12 of the first 13 batters he faced but ran into some trouble in the fifth inning. He found himself in a bases loaded jam with nobody out and was able to escape with just one run allowed. Atlanta's pitching combined for 14 strikeouts with Morton responsible for half of those. He now has 15 strikeouts over his last two starts (11.1 innings) after he had just 15 strikeouts over his previous four starts combined (17.1 innings). The 40-year-old now owns a 4.29 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 127:46 K:BB in 126 innings. He lines up to face the Nationals at home in a start over the weekend.

Perdomo batted leadoff and went 2-for-5 with a walk in Sunday's 8-7 extra-innings loss to Tampa Bay.

Perdomo was moved into the leadoff spot for the third time in the last seven games. Sunday's start was against a right-hander while the previous two were against lefties. Corbin Carroll, who has been the primary leadoff batter against right-handers, slotted at second in the order. The batting order adjustments appear to be related to the ongoing ankle issues that Ketel Marte is experiencing. He aggravated the injury Sunday during a pinch hitting appearance after returning Saturday as a DH.

Newman started at second base and went 1-for-5 with a run scored in Sunday's 8-7 extra-innings loss to the Rays.

Newman remained at second base in place of Ketel Marte, who was held out of the starting lineup then aggravated an ankle injury during a pinch hitting appearance. Marte had returned to the lineup as the DH for Saturday's contest with the intent to bring him back slowly. If the Diamondbacks choose to place Marte on the 10-day injured list, Newman would be part of the crew that helps fill the void at second base. Blaze Alexander is also an option.

Laureano went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Sunday's win over the Angels.

Atlanta only managed two extra-base hits on the afternoon with Laureano's home run coming in the fourth to extend their lead to 2-0. Over his last 10 starts, Laureano is slashing .353/.421/.735 with four homers, six RBI and eight runs scored. All four homers have come during Atlanta's road trip, and he hit his second one in as many games. For the year, Laureano is slashing .224/.296/.410 with seven homers, 16 RBI, 24 runs, four stolen bases and an 11:59 BB:K in 179 plate appearances.

Nootbaar hit a solo home run in his only at-bat in Sunday's 2-1 loss to the Dodgers.

Nootbaar's eighth-inning blast off Daniel Hudson ended up being the Cardinals' lone run in the game. Nootbaar has dropped into a strong-side platoon role with the Cardinals committing to Jordan Walker in right field against left-handed pitchers. It's a fair role reduction -- Nootbaar hadn't homered since July 21 and has gone just 6-for-30 (.200) over 14 contests in August. He's now slashing .231/.322/.385 with eight homers, 24 RBI, 22 runs scored and five stolen bases through 268 plate appearances this year.

Del Castillo went 1-for-5 with a three-run home run Sunday against the Rays.

Del Castillo's second homer of the season was a clutch three-run shot that tied the game in the ninth, sending it into extras. The catcher was 0-for-4 going into that at-bat, rendering him in a 1-for-16 slump prior to the blast. Del Castillo began his big-league career on fire, going 7-for-12 with three extra-base hits and five RBI. With 24 homers in the minors prior to his call up, Del Castillo has the potential to provide intriguing pop from the catcher position while Gabriel Moreno remains sidelined for the Diamondbacks.