Gabriel Moreno is closing in on one of the more notable recent hitting marks in Diamondbacks history. After going 2-for-4 on Friday, July 24, the Arizona catcher moved within four games of matching Corbin Carroll's franchise on-base streak.
Moreno's run has now reached 44 straight starts, putting him four games shy of Carroll's 44-game on-base streak from 2024. That chase matters because Carroll's run itself replaced an older Diamondbacks benchmark: Jay Bell's 39 consecutive starts reaching base safely in 1998. For a team that has seen several recent offensive standouts, Moreno's stretch is another reminder of how consistent he has been since settling in.
Moreno keeps producing in the middle of the lineup
The 26-year-old catcher is in his fourth year with the Diamondbacks and his fifth season in the majors, and the overall production has backed up the streak. He is hitting.312/.394/.451 with an.845 OPS and 3.5 WAR while riding a five-game hitting streak. Those numbers show a player who is contributing well beyond the occasional hot week.
Moreno also came through in the most recent game against the Washington Nationals, scoring Ketel Marte in the seventh inning to help Arizona win 3-2. It was the kind of timely hit that has helped keep the Diamondbacks moving after the All-Star break, with the club winning six of its last seven and four straight overall.
Why the streak chase stands out
Streaks like this can be fragile, but they also say something about a hitter's approach. Moreno noted that he has been working on staying level through the ups and downs, especially at a demanding position where there is plenty to manage mentally. That focus has shown up in the results.
He is not just putting balls in play; he is staying involved in games and keeping his offensive line strong while Arizona continues to push through the second half. If he reaches Carroll's mark, it will be another small but meaningful entry in a franchise history that has already changed once in recent seasons.
For now, Moreno is four games away. Given how he is swinging the bat, the chase is very much alive.
