PHOENIX — Arizona Diamondbacks ace Corbin Burnes was lifted after simply 70 pitches Sunday towards Washington with an obvious harm.
Arizona led 3-0 within the high of the fifth when Burnes allowed a single by C.J. Abrams with two outs. The best-hander then gestured towards the dugout together with his glove and yelled in frustration.
Jalen Beeks changed Burnes and gave up an RBI single earlier than getting the third out.
Burnes allowed a run and 4 hits in 4 2/3 innings, with a stroll and 6 strikeouts. He is 3-2 with a 2.66 ERA in 11 begins on the season.
Arizona signed Burnes to a $210 million, six-year contract earlier than the season. He is been efficient, however the Diamondbacks have handled a slew of pitching accidents. Jordan Montgomery (Tommy John surgical procedure) is out for the season, Eduardo Rodríguez (shoulder) is on the injured listing, and reliever A.J. Puk (elbow) is on the IL as nicely.
Arizona allowed 10 runs within the first inning Saturday, its ninth loss in 10 video games.
