Last year, this was more of a procession than a contest. It was basically over by the start of April, due to Eugenio Suarez swatting four home-runs in one game on April 26. Everything thereafter was window-dressing, though Brandon Pfaadt’s…
Jim McLennan of AZ Snake Pit has opened community nominations for the 2026 SnakePit Awards Single-game Performance of the Year. Readers are invited to submit or recommend standout Arizona Diamondbacks single-game performances in the comments section through Wednesday. The tally will help shape a final list of about five nominees across starting pitching, relief pitching, and position player categories.
Suggested position player outings include Jose Fernandez's two-homer debut, Ildemaro Vargas falling a single short of the cycle, and multiple standout games from Corbin Carroll and Nolan Arenado. Notable pitching candidates feature Michael Soroka's Arizona debut with an immaculate inning, Merrill Kelly's complete game at Coors Field, and an immaculate inning by reliever Justin Martinez.
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