An Arizona Diamondbacks split squad was late in getting to Goodyear Ballpark due to area traffic, and lost to the Cleveland Guardians Thursday night.

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Jake McCarthy hits a double against the San Francisco Giants in the first inning during a spring training game at Salt River Fields on March 5, 2025, in Scottsdale. / Rob Schumacher/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

The Arizona Diamondbacks' veteran outfielder pinpointed where his 2024 season began to take off and opened up about free agency and Spring Training.

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