PHOENIX — They still have a ways to go before they get back on the map as being in contention for a playoff spot, but it’s no longer such an unthinkable notion for the Diamondbacks.
Arizona roughed up Andrew Abbott for seven runs (six earned) as they beat the Reds for a second straight night, 10-1, on Saturday at Chase Field.
The Diamondbacks have now won four of their last five games and are tied with the Cardinals in the NL Wild Card standings, 5 1/2 games behind the Mets for the final Wild Card spot.
That it’s even a discussion after the Diamondbacks dropped three of four last weekend in Denver is a surprise, but Arizona has clawed back into the periphery of the discussion thanks to taking two of three from the Guardians this past week and beating the Reds in the first two games of their series.
Arizona will go for the sweep Sunday afternoon with ace Zac Gallen on the mound against Brady Singer.
