Diamondbacks, sans Ketel Marte, keep pace in wild-card race after dramatic win
Ryan Waldschmidt’s walk-off homer gave the Diamondbacks an MLB-leading 40th comeback victory and helped the team keep pace in the NL wild-card race.
The Arizona Diamondbacks, without their star second baseman Ketel Marte, have maintained their position in the National League wild-card race after a thrilling win against the Chicago Cubs. Manager Torey Lovullo praised the team's resiliency and unbreakable spirit, describing them as "a bunch of dogs" who refuse to stop fighting.
Lovullo also mentioned the strong bond within the team and Marte's unique personality, which sets him apart from his teammates. While some players are disappointed by Marte's actions, others remain supportive. The Diamondbacks' victory came courtesy of rookie Ryan Waldschmidt, who hit a walk-off home run with two outs in the ninth inning to tie the game and secure the win.
This marks Waldschmidt's first career walk-off homer and the first pinch-hit, walk-off homer in Diamondbacks history. With 29 games remaining in the season and veteran starters Zac Gallen and Corbin Burnes expected to return in mid-September, the Diamondbacks still have a chance to clinch a wild-card spot.
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