Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Zac Gallen delivered a strong performance Tuesday night, helping the team defeat the New York Mets 5-1 at Chase Field. Gallen worked seven innings, allowing just two hits and one run, marking his longest outing of the year allowing one run or less.
Manager Torey Lovullo expressed confidence in Gallen before the game, stating his pitcher was ready for the challenge and aimed to go deep into the contest. Lovullo described Gallen as being "in total control" from the first pitch to the 101st.
The successful outing came after a last-minute adjustment. Catcher Gabriel Moreno was scratched from the lineup due to a sore left side, with José Herrera taking over behind the plate. Lovullo noted the short timeframe for adjusting the battery before the game began.
Earlier the same night in High-A minor league action, D-backs outfield prospect Druw Jones made a notable defensive play. Playing for the Hillsboro Hops against the Eugene Emeralds, Jones leaped at the center-field wall to rob a potential home run.
The play mirrored the defensive prowess of his father, Andruw Jones, a multi-time Gold Glove winner in MLB. Druw Jones, ranked as the DBACKS No. 7 prospect, has shown strong defensive ability since beginning his professional career. His outfield defense tool is graded highly by prospect evaluators.
The Arizona organization features prospects across different levels, and fans following the team can access the DBACKS Schedule and other team information, including prospect coverage, through official channels.
Jones' catch prevented a run early in his game, while Gallen's pitching limited the Mets offense.
"We watched it from the first pitch until the 101st pitch -- he was in total control," Lovullo said about Gallen's performance.
