Gallen allowed five runs on seven hits and one walk while striking out three over 5.2 innings in Friday's spring start against the Reds.
This was Gallen's final Cactus League outing before he takes the ball Opening Day against the Dodgers. He gave up two home runs to round out a spring with ugly results: 15 earned runs in 16.1 innings with 10 walks. The right-hander didn't sound concerned when he told Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic that he did "zero" work on game planning for his spring opponents, which isn't unusual. Of note, his fastball was down a couple ticks, from 94.2 mph last season to 92.5 mph Thursday, and it's been down all camp according to Piecoro. Nevertheless, Gallen threw 82 pitches and worked into the sixth inning, so he'll be fully stretched out to begin the regular season.
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Diamondbacks' Zac Gallen: Tapped for Opening Day start
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Gallen will start Opening Day versus the Dodgers on Thursday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
Gallen will toe the rubber at Chase Field as the Diamondbacks launch their season next week. The right-hander has evolved into Arizona's ace, producing a 2.54 ERA and microscopic 0.91 WHIP with 192 strikeouts over 184 innings in 31 starts with the team in 2022. If Gallen can take another step up in 2023, he'll elevate himself into the Cy Young conversation in the National League.
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Diamondbacks' Zac Gallen: Works 4.2 innings
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Gallen allowed four runs on six hits and two walks while striking out five over 4.2 innings in Saturday's spring start against the Guardians.
The first four innings were comfortable for Gallen, but the right-hander was tagged for three runs in the fifth frame, which included two steals and a balk. Gallen accentuated the positive to Steve Gilbert of MLB.com, noting most of his pitches felt good, and he was able to incorporate a between-starts tweak to his mechanics, a response to him flying open with his front shoulder. At this stage of the spring, he's working on fine-tuning each of his pitches, including the cutter that gave him trouble Saturday.
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Diamondbacks' Zac Gallen: Up to 70 pitches
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Gallen threw 70 pitches during his second spring start Monday against the Rangers, Steve Stockmar of MLB.com reports.
In what has been a normal pattern for Arizona starters this spring, Gallen was removed during an inning before re-entering an inning later. He initially worked 3.2 innings then faced one batter in the fifth. "Just get my body used to sitting down and getting up again for a fifth time," Gallen said. "I would say maybe that's just as important if not more important than getting the pitch count." Gallen is lined up to start Opening Day, March 30, against the Dodgers.
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Diamondbacks' Zac Gallen: Pitches portions of four innings
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Gallen allowed four runs on three hits and four walks while striking out one over two innings in Tuesday's spring start against Oakland.
Gallen pitched all of the first inning then portions of the second, third and fourth innings. A common thread in his first Cactus League start was base runners. Gallen's fastball velocity lived between 88 and 93 mph, per Michael McDermott of SI.com, and his typical control was not there, but the good news is that he got up and down four times and threw 62 pitches. The 27-year-old right-hander said the ball felt good out of his hand. Arizona's No. 1 starter should be on track to start Opening Day.
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Diamondbacks' Zac Gallen: Spring debut coming
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Gallen is on track to make his spring debut Tuesday against the Athletics, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.
Gallen, the Diamondbacks' projected No. 1 starter, has already thrown three innings in a simulated game and could throw up to four when he eventually pitches in a Cactus League contest.
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Diamondbacks' Zac Gallen: Throws sim game
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Gallen threw a three-inning, 45-pitch simulated game Thursday, Michael Reynolds of MLB.com reports.
Gallen, the Diamondbacks' projected No. 1 starter, is expected to make his Cactus League debut next week. Arizona manager Torey Lovullo said the right-hander could throw up to four innings when he makes his spring debut.
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Diamondbacks' Zac Gallen: Avoids arbitration
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Gallen signed a one-year, $5.6 million contract with Arizona on Friday to avoid arbitration, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.
After recording a sub-3.00 ERA in three of his four seasons in the majors, Gallen was due for a healthy raise this offseason in his first year of arbitration eligibility. The 27-year-old righty posted career bests with a 2.54 ERA and 0.91 WHIP through 184 innings in 2022.
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Diamondbacks' Zac Gallen: Falters in last start of season
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Gallen (12-4) took the loss Tuesday, allowing three runs on five hits and three walks over five innings against the Brewers. He struck out six.
Gallen was not at his best Tuesday as he allowed two home runs for the only the second time this season and completed fewer than six innings for just the second time in his last 11 starts. The three walks allowed also tied his season high. Despite the rough go to end the year, his season was one to remember. He wraps up the campaign with a 2.54 ERA and 192 strikeouts over 184 innings.
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Diamondbacks' Zac Gallen: Solid over seven innings
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Gallen did not factor into the decision against the Astros on Wednesday, allowing two runs on six hits over seven innings. He struck out six and also walked a batter.
Gallen retired 12 of the first 14 batters he faced before he allowed a two-out double to Trey Mancini in the bottom of the fifth, which was followed by a two-run homer from Chas McCormick. The right-hander would allow only three singles and a walk for the remainder of the game, though he also plunked a batter. Gallen holds a 2.16 ERA and 0.69 WHIP in September to go along with a 41:5 K:BB over that span. He lines up to take on the Brewers on the road in the penultimate game of the regular season Tuesday.
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Diamondbacks' Zac Gallen: Dominates Dodgers with 13 punchouts
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Gallen pitched eight innings against the Dodgers on Thursday, allowing one run on two hits and no walks while striking out 13 batters. He did not factor in the decision.
Gallen was perfect through 3.2 frames before Will Smith got aboard on a flyball triple. Max Muncy followed with a run-scoring double, but those were the only two baserunners Gallen allowed in the masterful performance. The right-hander finished with a career-high 13 strikeouts and eight innings, but he was denied a victory when the Dodgers scored two runs off the Diamondbacks bullpen in the ninth. Despite the disappointing team outcome, it was another outstanding effort by Gallen, who has posted a 0.89 ERA, 0.61 WHIP and 74:11 K:BB over 60.2 innings across his past nine starts.
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Diamondbacks' Zac Gallen: Win streak halted
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Gallen (12-3) took the loss during Saturday's 2-0 defeat at the hands of the Padres, allowing two runs on four hits and three walks with four strikeouts in 5.1 innings.'
Gallen escaped a bases-loaded jam in the first inning but wasn't as fortunate in the fourth, when both runs scored on two hits. The loss is the 27-year-old's first since June 10 and snaps a streak of eight wins in 10 turns, while the four strikeouts are his lowest total since July 3. Gallen carries a 2.52 ERA and 0.92 WHIP -- both marks within the top seven in MLB -- into his next start, scheduled to come midweek against the Dodgers.
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Diamondbacks' Zac Gallen: Whiffs 11 as scoreless streak ends
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Gallen (12-2) gave up three earned runs on four hits and no walks while striking out 11 over six innings to earn the win in a 12-6 victory over the Rockies on Sunday.
Gallen continued his strong stretch of play with a quality start that earned him win number 12 on the season. Gallen ultimately gave up three earned runs but not before setting a Diamondbacks record for consecutive scoreless innings pitched with 44.1. The previous record was held by Brandon Webb with 42.1 consecutive scoreless innings pitched. Gallen has an superb WHIP of 0.91 in 158.2 innings of work this season. He is tentatively expected to make his next start against the Padres.
Gallen (11-2) earned the win during Sunday's 5-1 victory over Milwaukee, allowing two hits and one walk with seven strikeouts in seven scoreless innings.
Gallen limited Milwaukee to one baserunner in each of the first, second and fourth innings and finished strong by retiring the final 11 batters he faced. The seven shutout frames extended Gallen's scoreless innings streak to 41.1 -- the eighth-longest streak of all time. During the six-start stretch, the 27-year-old has permitted 24 baserunners compared to 46 strikeouts and has lowered his ERA from 3.31 to 2.42, sixth-best among qualified starters. He's scheduled to take the mound again next weekend in Colorado.
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Diamondbacks' Zac Gallen: Dominates again in no-decision
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Gallen did not factor in the decision against Kansas City on Wednesday despite pitching six scoreless innings. He allowed three hits and issued three walks while striking out six batters.
Gallen's three free passes tied a season high, but the Royals couldn't capitalize as the Arizona ace held them to only one extra-base hit and no runs. However, Kansas City starter Brady Singer was almost equally impressive, and Gallen left after six innings clinging to a one-run lead. A meltdown by the Diamondbacks' bullpen in the seventh then turned things around and cost Gallen a fifth straight win. Despite the disappointing outcome, this was another outstanding effort by the right-hander, who hasn't allowed any runs over 27.1 innings across his past four starts. Since the All-Star break, Gallen has gone 5-0 with a miniscule 0.80 ERA and a 49:10 K:BB over 45 frames.
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Diamondbacks' Zac Gallen: Fires gem at home
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Gallen (7-2) yielded three hits and two walks over seven shutout innings Monday, striking out eight and earning a win over Pittsburgh.
Gallen let just one Pirate reach scoring position in Monday's dominating victory. He forced 14 swinging strikes on 89 pitches and lowered his season ERA to 3.12 through 118.1 frames. Over his last five starts, the 27-year-old has punched out 30 batters while giving up just six runs. Gallen will look to keep the momentum rolling in his projected matchup in Colorado this weekend.
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Diamondbacks' Zac Gallen: Fans five in win
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Gallen (6-2) earned the win Tuesday in Cleveland, striking out five in 5.2 innings while allowing three runs on six hits, three walks and a hit batsman.
Gallen allowed multiple baserunners to reach in four of the six frames he pitched but managed to limit the damage to three runs. The three walks allowed tied his season high. The 27-year-old has a 3.31 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 106:32 K:BB in 111.1 innings this season but he has hit 12 batters this season. His next start will likely be early next week against Pittsburgh.
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Diamondbacks' Zac Gallen: Settles for no-decision
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Gallen hurled five innings against San Francisco on Wednesday, allowing two runs (one earned) on three hits and one walk while striking out five batters. He did not factor in the decision.
Gallen wasn't overpowering in the outing, but he allowed only one extra-base hit and limited the Giants to a pair of fourth-inning runs (one of which was unearned). However, the right-hander wasn't able to go very deep into the contest as a result of throwing 93 pitches during his five frames. Gallen has taken a no-decision in seven of his past eight outings, though he has completed at least five innings in every start during that span. He has solid numbers overall this season, including a 3.24 ERA, 1.01 WHIP and 101:29 K:BB over 105.2 frames.
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Diamondbacks' Zac Gallen: Dominant in win
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Gallen (5-2) allowed two hits and struck out seven without walking a batter in seven innings Friday, earning the win over the Nationals.
Gallen opened the second half of the campaign with his most dominant performance of the season. Considering he issued multiple walks in each of his prior five starts, his control was a standout part of this win. The stellar outing improved his ERA to 3.31 with a 1.02 WHIP and 96:28 K:BB across 100.2 innings in 18 starts this year. The 26-year-old right-hander is projected for a home start versus the Giants next week.
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Diamondbacks' Zac Gallen: Holds Giants in check
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Gallen allowed two earned runs on four hits and two walks while striking out five across 6.2 innings Wednesday against the Giants. He did not factor into the decision.
Gallen entered Wednesday's start having allowed 13 earned runs across his last 16 innings, but he managed to hold the Giants scoreless for six innings. His outing was spoiled a bit after he allowed three of the five hitters he faced in the seventh frame to reach base. Despite the late struggles, he left the game in line for a win and recorded 13 of his 20 outs via strikeout or groundout. Overall, Gallen has a 3.56 ERA and a 89:28 K:BB across 93.2 innings for the season.
