The Immaculate Opener & The Intensity Return: Soroka’s Clinic and Brooks’ Comeback

In Episode 652 of The Valley Verdict, we audit a historic night in Arizona sports. From Michael Soroka’s immaculate inning in the D-backs' 9-6 home opener win over Detroit to the Suns’ dominant road victory in Memphis, the standard has been set.

We examine the "Connectivity" of the D-backs' bullpen, the return of Paul Sewald’s velocity, and the "Intensity" Dillon Brooks brings back to the Suns' rotation.

In this episode:

00:00 - Welcome

Opening thoughts on the energy at Chase Field and the momentum shift in the Valley.

13:06 - D-backs: The Immaculate Standard

Auditing the 9-6 win over the Tigers.

The 5th Inning Clinic: Breaking down Michael Soroka’s 10-K night and the 9-pitch immaculate frame.

Sound: Torey Lovullo and Michael Soroka speak to the media on the home opener victory.

The Closer’s Mentality: Paul Sewald joins Burns & Gambo to discuss his return to Arizona and the "Forensic" recovery of his velocity.

37:32 - Suns: Road Dominance in Memphis

Recap: Suns handle the Grizzlies 131-105 in the first half of a back-to-back.

Sound: Devin Booker speaks with Amanda Pflugrad on the floor; Coach Jordan Ott’s locker room address and media session.

The Return of Intensity: Reacting to Bickley & Marotta on Dillon Brooks returning to the lineup after 18 games.

59:12 - The Valley Pulse: Momentum Rankings

#5. The Return of Intensity (Dillon Brooks).

#4. Psychological Insurance (Ildemaro Vargas).

#3. The Bullpen Bridge (Thompson/Morillo/Sewald).

#2. The Offensive Catalyst (Carroll/Lawlar).

#1. The Immaculate Standard (Michael Soroka).

The Verdict: The D-backs survived a 6-run surge from Detroit because of their depth. Is this the most "Connected" roster in the Torey Lovullo era? 👇

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