Snake Bytes 19.9.: The magic number against the Braves is 9

Team News

Corbin Carroll and Eduardo Rodriguez shine as the Diamondbacks avoid a sweep against the Rockies

Rodriguez said, “We’re bringing it all together. As a starting lineup, we have to go out there and throw six, seven innings every time we start. We’re bringing it all together and I think it’s a really good time to do it, especially as we’re trying to get into the postseason.”

https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/mlb/diamondbacks/2024/09/18/arizona-diamondbacks-colorado-rockies-series-finale-score/75279698007/

Supported by the D-backs’ bats, E-Rod achieves a clear victory

https://www.mlb.com/dbacks/news/eduardo-rodriguez-strikes-out-11-dbacks-win-finale-vs-rockies

Eduardo Rodriguez of the Diamondbacks strikes out 11 in victory over the Rockies

https://arizonasports.com/story/3558625/dbacks-eduardo-rodriguez-rockies/

Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll joins elite list

Arizona Diamondbacks star outfielder Corbin Carroll hit his 20th and 21st home runs of the season at Coors Field on Wednesday afternoon.
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Carroll became only the eleventh player in MLB history to have two or more seasons with at least 20 home runs and 20 stolen bases at age 23 or younger.

https://www.si.com/mlb/diamondbacks/arizona-diamondbacks-news/diamondbacks-outfielder-corbin-carroll-joins-an-elite-list-01j833xfb8xp

What happened to the Diamondbacks offense?

https://www.si.com/mlb/diamondbacks/arizona-diamondbacks-news/diamondbacks-outfielder-corbin-carroll-joins-an-elite-list-01j833xfb8xp

Christian Walker talks about the upcoming free agency

https://burncitysports.com/2024/09/18/christian-walker-speaks-about-upcoming-free-agency/

Diamondbacks push for urgent renovations at Chase Field due to lease dispute

There is another article on AZ Central that is behind a paywall and I cannot access it.
https://burncitysports.com/2024/09/18/diamondbacks-push-for-urgent-renovations-at-chase-field-amid-lease-disputes/

Other Baseball

After 153 games, the White Sox have a record of 36-117. The 1962 Mets had a record of 37-115 (with one tie).

Orioles appoint Craig Kimbrel to new assignment

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/09/orioles-designate-craig-kimbrel-for-assignment.html

The final week of the Oakland A’s

Good article, and I can definitely sympathize with the fans of A…

https://www.si.com/mlb/athletics/prospects/oakland-as-promote-2024-draftee-to-triple-a-01j81ya4qqrd

Brewers win third National League Central title in four years

https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/41317648/brewers-clinch-third-national-league-central-title-four-years

Yankees secure playoff spot after Julio Rodríguez’ baserunning disaster

https://sports.yahoo.com/yankees-clinch-playoff-spot-after-julio-rodriguezs-baserunning-disaster-050803248.html

Skubal releases his Royal Blues as the Tigers take big series win

https://www.mlb.com/news/tarik-skubal-gets-win-as-tigers-sweep-royals

Pepiot throws flawless inning as part of his 12-K night, his career-best

https://www.mlb.com/rays/news/ryan-pepiot-throws-immaculate-inning

Ohtani sprints toward 50-50 history with 49th stolen base

https://www.mlb.com/dodgers/news/shohei-ohtani-continues-50-50-chase

Everything is possible

This day in history:
https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/day/september-19

This day in baseball:
https://www.baseball-reference.com/bullpen/September_19

Depending on the temperature, water makes different sounds when pouring.

If you have a good ear, you will notice that hot and cold water sound slightly different when poured. The heat changes the thickness or viscosity of the water, which makes the pouring sound have a different pitch. Cold water is thicker and produces a higher pitch.

Coca-Cola was the first soft drink consumed in space.

Applesauce was the first food John Glenn ate in space during the Friendship 7 mission in 1962.