It’s not Star Wars Day or anything, but some Royals fans yesterday represented A New Hope with KC demolishing the Diamondbacks. Today, the Diamondbacks struck back. Tomorrow the Royals will hope to return the favor. But first, let’s talk about today.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Kansas City Royals vs. Arizona Diamondbacks MLB game to be played on July 5, 2025 on ESPN.

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On Saturday, the Arizona Diamondbacks made a key roster move. Star outfielder Corbin Carroll was activated from the 10-day Injured List. Tim Tawa was sent down

Carroll, sidelined since June 18 with a chip fracture in his left wrist, was injured when he was hit by a pitch thrown by Toronto’s Justin Bruihl.

Diamondbacks starter Ryne Nelson tied a season high with 6 2/3 innings vs. the Giants in his most recent start, with no walks and seven strikeouts.