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Lourdes Gurriel Jr.’s hot streak could potentially fuel Arizona Diamondbacks’ playoff run
Matt Kartozian-Imagn Images

MILWAUKEE – Lourdes Gurriel Jr. has caught fire when the Arizona Diamondbacks need it most, and is providing a spark at the plate that the D-Backs can build off of.

Over the past seven games, he’s gone 8-for-25, hitting a .320 batting average with three home runs, 14 RBIs, and four runs scored. This stretch includes clutch moments and timely hits that have injected energy into Arizona’s lineup.

This recent run reflects Gurriel Jr.’s talents for stepping up when it matters. It matters more than ever now, as the Diamondbacks are in the thick of a Wild Card chase, and every burst of offense counts. Gurriel Jr.’s offensive surge offers more than just immediate production, it’s a spark that can galvanize the clubhouse and provide consistency in a season marked by ups and downs. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. had another massive moment when he hit a three-run homer in the top of the sixth inning to bring the D-Backs within a run of the Milwaukee Brewers.

Lourdes Gurriel Jr.’s impact for the Arizona Diamondbacks:

Looking ahead, sustaining this form could redefine Gurriel Jr.’s role, not just as a veteran hitter, but as a stabilizing presence in crunch time. Whether the D-Backs ride this momentum toward October depends on whether leaders like him can step up and maintain this level of clutch play. This week is a reminder of what Lourdes Gurriel Jr. can bring to the table and why he remains a key piece of Arizona’s postseason aspirations.

This article first appeared on Burn City Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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