Geraldo Perdomo leaves Diamondback game
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Confirmation regarding the return of the Diamondbacks' ace.
The Arizona Diamondbacks opened a three-game series at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City on Monday, Sept. 7, with a heart-stopping win in 10 innings.
Arizona gets its ace back from a 15-month recovery following Tommy John surgery as the club protects a half-game lead for the final National League wild-card spot against Kansas City starter Michael Wacha.
The Royals have slowed down after a hot stretch to end August as they welcome the Diamondbacks to Kauffman Stadium.
Geraldo Perdomo's two-run single highlighted a late surge, and Dennis Santana stranded the tying run at third base to give the Diamondbacks a one-game lead over San Diego for the final National League wild-card spot.
Houston couldn't hold a two-run lead in the late innings and lost out on an opportunity to pad its AL West lead, falling in extra innings to Arizona.
The Diamondbacks designated outfielder Max Kepler for assignment on Sunday ahead of their series finale with the Astros.
The Arizona Diamondbacks announced they cut a 12-year MLB veteran before Sunday's game against the Houston Astros. The post Arizona Diamondbacks Cut 12-Year MLB Veteran Before Astros Series Finale appeared first on HEAVY.