Key Moment Defines Late Inning Action
The deciding play of this contest arrived in the 10th inning when Lourdes Moreno singled to center field, driving home Vargas to give Arizona a 4-3 lead. That single run proved sufficient, as the Diamondbacks held on for the victory over the Houston Astros at Daikin Park.
Early Scoring Establishes Lead
Arizona established its initial advantage in the third inning. Lourdes Paredes singled to right field, allowing Gabriel Moreno and Christian Walker to score, putting the D-Backs ahead 2-0. Paul Goldschmidt advanced to second base on the play.
The Astros answered in the fifth inning. Ketel Marte’s sacrifice fly to center scored Corbin Carroll, narrowing the deficit to 2-1. Shortly after, Lourdes Paredes reached on an infield single to second, scoring Christian Walker and tying the game at 2-2. Goldschmidt moved to third during the sequence.
Arizona regained the lead in the seventh inning when Paul Goldschmidt doubled to right field, allowing Corbin Carroll to score. The Diamondbacks took a 3-2 advantage that held until the eighth inning.
Pitching Performances
Jonathan Loaisiga earned the win for Arizona, pitching one scoreless inning with two strikeouts. Brandyn Garcia secured the save with a perfect frame, striking out two batters without allowing a hit or walk. Kevin Ginkel and Juan Morillo each contributed an inning of scoreless relief, with Morillo recording one strikeout.
