Torey Lovullo didn’t hide his emotions after the Arizona Diamondbacks were officially eliminated from playoff contention. Following Friday’s 7-4 loss to the San Diego Padres, the manager admitted the disappointment was overwhelming. “There’s no words you can use that are going to describe how this room is feeling right now,” Lovullo said.

The D-backs fought hard to stay alive, rallying late to cut a four-run deficit in half, but ultimately couldn’t complete one last comeback. For Lovullo, the heartbreak was about effort not translating to results. “It was a full investment,” he said. “When you come up short, that hurts.”

Despite the pain, Lovullo made sure to highlight his players’ resilience throughout a grueling season. He praised their unity, determination, and refusal to give in desp

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