Suárez Hits 2 HRs Twice as Diamondbacks Sweep Cardinals

Eugenio Suárez has been a dominant force for the Arizona Diamondbacks, hitting multiple home runs in consecutive games and leading the majors with 20 home runs since June 1. In a recent 5-3 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals, Suárez launched a three-run homer in the first inning and a solo shot in the third, extending his National League lead to 35 home runs, one ahead of Shohei Ohtani. Merrill Kelly contributed with a strong pitching performance, allowing just two runs over six innings to secure the win. The Diamondbacks have showcased offensive strength with players like Corbin Carroll, who leads the majors with 12 triples, and the team has been competitive in the National League playoff race despite a near .500 record. Meanwhile, the Cardinals have struggled recently, losing 10 of their last 14 games, and saw their starting pitcher Sonny Gray give up nine runs in a prior game. Boston's Wilyer Abreu also made headlines with a two-homer game leading the Red Sox to a 6-1 win over the Cubs, helping Boston avoid a series sweep and maintain strong performance in July.