The Arizona Diamondbacks' rotation is on an absolute heater, and it's been a long time since fans have seen pitching this dominant. Over the past five games, every starter has delivered quality outings, with game scores that harken back to some of the franchise's best stretches.

Let's break down the numbers. Starting with Zac Gallen on May 7 against the Pirates, he posted a Game Score of 47 over six innings—a solid start that set the tone. But then things really took off. Ryne Nelson followed on May 8 against the Mets with a dazzling 6.2-inning, one-run performance, earning a 72 Game Score. Merrill Kelly kept the momentum rolling on May 9, tossing seven innings of one-run ball for a 70. Eduardo Rodríguez nearly went the distance on May 10, logging 8.1 innings with just one run allowed and a 72 Game Score. And Michael Soroka capped it off on May 11 at Texas, throwing 6.1 shutout innings against the Rangers for a 71 Game Score.

This five-game rolling average is the best the Diamondbacks have seen since a stretch around the 2022 All-Star break. Back then, from July 17 to July 25, the rotation posted a similar run, highlighted by Gallen's 80 Game Score against the Nationals and Kelly's 83 against the Giants. But this current streak is even more impressive because it features five different starters—a feat not accomplished since September 2019, when a mix of Kelly, Gallen, Robbie Ray, Alex Young, and Mike Leake delivered a memorable run that included Young's near-perfect 89 Game Score.

For context, this isn't just good—it's historically significant. While the current stretch ranks tied for 58th best in Diamondbacks history, it's a reminder of how rare this kind of consistency is. The franchise's all-time best? That would be Miguel Batista's complete-game gem against the Rockies on July 24, 2002, when he allowed just one run over nine innings for an 83 Game Score.

For Diamondbacks fans, this is a welcome sight. The rotation is firing on all cylinders, and if they can keep this up, it could be a game-changer for the season. Whether you're watching from the stands or gearing up in your favorite team gear, this is the kind of pitching that makes baseball unforgettable.