Josh Naylor's grand slam gives Diamondbacks exciting win over Mariners
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On Monday night at Chase Field, Josh Naylor hit a game-winning grand slam in the 11th inning, helping the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Seattle Mariners 8-4. The Diamondbacks almost lost a big lead in the ninth, but they stayed strong to end their three-game losing streak.
This exciting game kept fans cheering until the very end.
Josh Naylor's big hit saves the day
The Diamondbacks were leading 4-0 going into the ninth inning, thanks to great pitching from Merrill Kelly, who kept the Mariners scoreless for six innings with only four hits allowed. Things got tricky when closer Justin Martinez left the game with a sore elbow after walking Dylan Moore. Jeff Brigham came in but gave up hits to Donovan Solano and Cole Young, and then Dominic Canzone, a former Diamondback, tied the game with a huge two-run homer.
The game went to extra innings, and pitchers Juan Morillo and Jalen Beeks kept the Mariners from scoring. In the 11th, with the bases loaded after walks to Ketel Marte and Geraldo Perdomo, Naylor hit a home run off Carlos Vargas to win the game. Naylor had three hits and five RBIs that made him the hero for the team and fans.
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Carroll's homer and catch make a difference
Corbin Carroll, who grew up in Seattle, started the game strong by hitting a home run on the first pitch from Mariners pitcher Emerson Hancock, giving Arizona an early lead.
Later, in the 11th inning, Carroll made a fantastic sliding catch on a hit by Solano, stopping Moore from moving up from second base. This play helped keep the game tied before Naylor's big hit.
Ketel Marte also helped with a hit that brought in a run, and Lourdes Gurriel Jr. added another run with a hit. Even though the bullpen struggled, the Diamondbacks stayed calm and won, as manager Torey Lovullo said they never gave up.
The victory moved Arizona's record to 32-34, while the Mariners dropped to 33-32 after losing 11 of their last 15 games.
Fans loved the exciting finish and hope it would lead to more wins.This game was full of ups and downs, showing how tough and determined the Diamondbacks can be. Naylor's grand slam was the highlight, giving the team a big boost. However, the team is worried about Martinez's elbow, with tests planned for Tuesday to check how serious it is.
For now, Arizona enjoys the win, and Naylor's happy run around the bases will be remembered. The Diamondbacks look forward to the next game, with Bryan Woo pitching against Brandon Pfaadt on Tuesday night.
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