Corbin Carroll hits game-winning, 2-run homer in the 9th to lift D-backs over the Marlins 8-7
Phoenix (AP) — Corbin Carroll hit a game-winning, two-run homer in the ninth inning, lifting the Arizona Diamondbacks to an 8-7 victory over the Miami Marlins. The Diamondbacks overcame a late three-run deficit, keeping them in contention in the National League playoff race. Carroll's home run, driven by reliever Jack Ralston, came with one out in the ninth.
It marked his 21st homer of the season, a significant moment following a slump with a .214 batting average since the All-Star break. The Arizona team remains 2 1/2 games behind the San Diego Padres, who have won eight consecutive games, for the final NL wild card spot. Marlins closer Pete Fairbanks began the ninth but was replaced due to an apparent injury.
Ralston entered and struck out Perdomo, allowing Carroll's decisive homer. Jordan Lawlar's two-run homer in the eighth helped narrow the gap to 7-6. Marlins pitcher Sandy Alcantara allowed four runs over five innings, exhausting his 205-inning season total and striking out six. D-backs pitcher Corbin Burnes struggled in his second start since returning from Tommy John surgery, giving up five runs over 4 2/3 innings, including two home runs.
Juan Morillo (4-4) closed out the game in the ninth. The Diamondbacks will send right-hander Michael Soroka (8-5, 3.53 ERA) to the mound on Tuesday, while the Marlins will face left-hander Janson Junk (6-9, 4.54).
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