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Arizona defeated Cincinnati 9-0 on August 21, 2026, at Chase Field, combining sustained offensive pressure with a dominant shutout performance. The Diamondbacks collected 15 hits and drove in all nine runs while drawing five walks, giving their lineup consistent traffic throughout the game. Arizona also hit one home run and struck out only four times, a disciplined approach that helped expose a Cincinnati pitching staff charged with nine earned runs. On the other side, the Reds managed just four hits and no extra scoring production, finishing without a home run or an RBI. Arizona’s pitchers struck out eight, issued three walks, and kept Cincinnati scoreless despite allowing occasional baserunners. The Diamondbacks also committed no errors, preventing defensive lapses from extending innings or creating scoring opportunities. With no Vegas total provided, the clearest trend was the sharp imbalance between Arizona’s 15-hit attack and Cincinnati’s limited contact, as the Reds struck out eight times and failed to convert any of their four hits into runs. The nine-run margin improves Arizona’s run differential and supports its rotation moving forward.