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Lars Nootbaar news
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The gist
Lars Nootbaar hit a pinch-hit two-run homer in a 7-6 extra-inning win over the Red Sox.
His first homer with the Diamondbacks shows his bench impact.
Background
Nootbaar, a left-handed hitter, sat out Wednesday's game against a southpaw but entered as a pinch hitter and delivered a key home run. This was his first homer since joining the Diamondbacks, contributing to a comeback victory.
How it unfolded
- Aug 19, 2026Nootbaar was out of the lineup against the Red Sox, sitting for a second straight contest.
- Aug 19, 2026Entered as a pinch hitter and hit a two-run homer off Greg Weissert in the sixth inning, helping Arizona to a 7-6 extra-inning win.
- Aug 23, 2026Recorded an RBI fielder's choice in a subsequent game.
- Aug 24, 2026Had an RBI groundout in another game.
Who’s saying what
- Analysts
- Fantasy analysts noted this was his first homer with Arizona, signaling potential power off the bench.