ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS

D-backs’ Eduardo Escobar gets base hit in MLB All-Star Game

Jul 13, 2021, 8:33 PM

Eduardo Escobar #5 of the Arizona Diamondbacks speaks to media during the NL Player Media Availabil...

Eduardo Escobar #5 of the Arizona Diamondbacks speaks to media during the NL Player Media Availability at Wynkoop Promenade on Monday, July 12, 2021 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Rob Tringali/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

(Photo by Rob Tringali/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

In his first MLB All-Star appearance, Arizona Diamondbacks third basemen Eduardo Escobar made the most out of his only at-bat.

At the top of the 7th inning of the MLB All-Star game in Colorado, the D-backs third basemen replaced Padres infielder Manny Machado at third.

After the National League team got out of the inning, Escobar was due to hit second in the eighth.

The NL was trailing 5-2 to begin the bottom half of the inning.

Dodgers third basemen Justin Turner reached first base safely after a blooper to center field.

Escobar then smacked a ball to center on a full count to put runners on first and second for the National League.

The NL was gaining some momentum as they loaded the bases after Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto drew a walk.

Cubs’ third basemen Kris Bryant then stepped into the batter box representing the go-ahead run at the plate.

However, Bryant would line out to end the eighth inning.

The American League would go on win their eighth straight All-Star game, 5-2.

Arizona Diamondbacks

Randal Grichuk...

Alex Weiner

Randal Grichuk returns to Diamondbacks on 1-year deal

The Diamondbacks have agreed to re-sign outfielder Randal Grichuk, who finished red hot in 2024, Mark Feinsand first reported on Tuesday.

2 days ago

MLB umpire Pat Hoberg was fired by the league on Monday over sports gambling...

Associated Press

Umpire Pat Hoberg fired by MLB for sharing sports gambling accounts with friend who bet on baseball

Umpire Pat Hoberg was fired by MLB on Monday for sharing his legal sports gambling accounts with a friend who bet on baseball games.

3 days ago

Diamondbacks Kristian Robinson...

Alex Weiner

Diamondbacks announce spring training roster with Gino Groover, Kristian Robinson

The Diamondbacks released their spring training roster for big league camp on Friday, including prospects Gino Groover and Kristian Robinson.

6 days ago

Garrett Hampson...

Alex Weiner

D-backs signing stout defender Garrett Hampson to minor league deal, spring training invite

The Arizona Diamondbacks are signing utility defender Garrett Hampson to a minor league deal with a spring training invitation.

7 days ago

The roof of Chase Field is opened prior to the game between the Washington Nationals and the Arizon...

Brandon Cadiz

Diamondbacks: Chase Field roof will be ready by Opening Day

Fans can rejoice, as the Arizona Diamondbacks will have their Chase Field roof fully functional for Opening Day for the first time in two seasons.

7 days ago

Arizona Diamondbacks' Chase Field stadium lease ends in 2027...

Kevin Zimmerman

Derrick Hall: D-backs encouraged about Chase Field improvement bill

Derrick Hall expects the Arizona Diamondbacks to create more sales tax revenues to fund state initiatives alongside proposed improvements to Chase Field.

8 days ago

D-backs’ Eduardo Escobar gets base hit in MLB All-Star Game