Paul Sewald Meltdown Erases D-backs Comeback vs. Rangers

The Diamondbacks had seemingly pulled off an impressive comeback against the Texas Rangers on Wednesday, but the Rangers then gave them a taste of their own medicine in the bottom of the ninth. Paul Sewald blew his first save of 2026 as the D-backs ultimately fell, 6-5.

What went wrong for Sewald in the ninth? We also discuss the offense struggling to come through with runners in scoring position before finally breaking through in the ninth. Other takeaways from the series include Corbin Carroll having better at-bats, Michael Soroka continuing his strong season and Zac Gallen once again struggling to get swing-and-miss.

Finally, we discuss the D-backs trading Alek Thomas to the Los Angeles Dodgers and the upcoming series against the Colorad Rockies. Join Jesse Friedman and Jack Sommers on this live postgame edition of Snakes Territory.

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