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Diamondbacks lefty Jalen Beeks will start Saturday's game against the Cincinnati Reds after one inning of scoreless baseball in a walk-off win on Friday.
Cincinnati Reds right-hander Zack Littell lasted just three innings against the Diamondbacks in a game the Reds eventually lost in 11 innings.
Miguel Andujar pinch-hit for Gavin Lux late in Friday's loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks. He ripped a double down the right field line, but he didn't seem to be running full speed. After the game, Reds manager Terry Francona spoke to reporters and said Andujar is dealing with a quad injury.
The St. Louis Cardinals are just 3.5 games behind the Reds, and the Diamondbacks lurk a half-game behind St. Louis.
The Arizona Diamondbacks walked off the Cincinnati Reds 6-5 on a game-winning single from Lourdes Gurriel Jr. in the 11th inning on Friday night.
The Diamondbacks open a three-game series with the Cincinnati Reds at Chase Field. Arizona starter Ryne Nelson has been among the club's top pitchers.
Cincinnati Reds pitching prospect Zach "Big Sugar" Maxwell got his first MLB callup Aug. 22 in Arizona.