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The Arizona Diamondbacks mounted a dramatic ninth-inning comeback to defeat the Miami Marlins 8-7 on Monday night, keeping their playoff hopes alive in a crucial National League Wild Card race. Corbin Carroll delivered the decisive blow with a two-run walk-off home run against reliever Jack Ralston, extending Arizona’s streak of comeback victories and preventing what could have been a devastating loss.
The Diamondbacks entered the night trailing the San Diego Padres by 2.5 games for the final wild card spot, with the Padres riding an eight-game winning streak. Arizona’s situation grew increasingly dire as the game progressed, falling behind 7-4 in the eighth inning before rallying to tie the score. Despite numerous scoring opportunities throughout the contest, the team had struggled to capitalize until Carroll’s clutch hit in the ninth.
Starter Corbin Burnes, working his way back from Tommy John surgery, allowed five runs on five hits while striking out four batters over his innings of work. The Marlins had jumped ahead early, scoring three runs in the second inning before Arizona responded with runs in the third. The teams traded blows throughout the middle innings, setting the stage for Carroll’s dramatic finish.
With 12 games remaining in their season, the Diamondbacks continue their three-game series against Miami on Tuesday with Michael Soroka slated to start. The win marks the franchise’s 45th comeback victory, providing a critical lifeline in their push toward postseason play.
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Originally reported by Sports.yahoo →
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