Saturday afternoon saw the Snakes tie the series up as the Diamondbacks beat the Royals by a score of 7-1 at Chase Field. Ryne Nelson was dominating on Saturday as he had a perfect game going through 5.

Arizona starter Eduardo Rodriguez surrendered nine runs (eight earned) in a short outing as the Royals buried the listless Diamondbacks.

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.