The Arizona Diamondbacks were seen as a legitimate World Series contender by some media outlets and many fans entering 2025 MLB season. Not anymore.

Merrill Kelly was good again, but the Arizona Diamondbacks' Justin Martinez couldn't hold a late lead in another loss to the St. Louis Cardinals.

There were tough at-bats, relentless comebacks and mostly strong defense — only it was the St. Louis Cardinals, not the Diamondbacks, who were playing that brand of baseball. The Diamondbacks were beaten,

The Arizona Diamondbacks and Washington Nationals continue their series on May 31, with Arizona looking to end a three-game losing streak.

Masyn Winn homered, Victor Scott II hit a tiebreaking RBI single in the seventh inning, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-3 on Sunday for a three-game sweep.

Arizona Diamondbacks' Jordan Lawlar at bat in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Saturday May 24, 2025, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Joe Puetz)

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The Arizona Diamondbacks and Washington Nationals continue their series on May 31, with Arizona looking to end a three-game losing streak.