Arizona Diamondbacks

Miguel Sano hit two of the Twins' season high-tying six home runs, and Minnesota powered past the Arizona Diamondbacks 10-3 Friday night.

J.D. Martinez's presence won't be felt Friday night when the D-backs play the Minnesota Twins. He was scratched from the line-up because of an illness.

The Arizona Diamondbacks are knocking on the door of the postseason for the first time since 2011 and it's not just their skills that's helped rack up the wins.

Robbie Ray was back on the mound in a real game for the first time since July 28 and took a loss despite striking out 11 in 4.2 innings.

Patrick Corbin has struggled on the road this season, but found a way to hold the Houston Astros scoreless for 8.2 innings Thursday.

Patrick Corbin put together a second stellar start for the Arizona Diamondbacks in a win over the Houston Astros on Thursday.

Daniel Descalso's inside-the-park home run against the Houston Astros was the Arizona Diamondbacks' third this season and 14th in team history.

Arizona Diamondbacks' outfielder Yasmany Tomas suffered another injury setback and it is unclear whether he will need surgery, per Steve Gilbert of MLB.com.

In his first year as a reliever, Archie Bradley has delivered for the Diamondbacks.

Bad news for Arizona Diamondbacks reliever Rubby De La Rosa, who needs a second Tommy John surgery. Torey Lovullo made the announcement Thursday.

D-backs outfielder David Peralta has been reinstated from the Paternity Leave List while pitcher Anthony Banda has been optioned to Triple-A Reno.

Paul Goldschmidt, J.D. Martinez and Chris Iannetta homered, but the Arizona Diamondbacks' pitching struggled in a loss to the Houston Astros.

Archie Bradley, Fernando Rodney and Andrew Chafin are among the Arizona Diamondbacks relievers who have proven consistent this season.

The D-backs will have a space theme for their road trip this week to Houston. But once they get to Texas and beyond, it's all business.

The D-backs threatened, but an early deficit to the Astros with Anthony Banda on the mound was enough to sink Arizona in the homestand's final game.