Game result and context
Arizona Diamondbacks defeat Miami Marlins 8-7 in 2026 regular season matchup
Trailing by four runs in the eighth inning, the Arizona Diamondbacks mounted a comeback to defeat the Miami Marlins 8-7, keeping their postseason aspirations alive.
Final result
The Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the Miami Marlins with a final score of 8-7. The game concluded after nine innings of play.
The Marlins entered the game with a 74-77 record, while the Diamondbacks improved to 80-71.
How the game changed
The Marlins held a 7-4 lead heading into the bottom of the eighth inning. The Diamondbacks began their rally when Jordan Lawlar hit a two-run home run to cut the deficit to one.
In the bottom of the ninth, Corbin Carroll delivered a decisive two-run home run to secure the walk-off victory for Arizona.
Key performances
Corbin Carroll led the Diamondbacks' offense, going 2-for-5 with a home run and three RBIs. Lars Nootbaar contributed significantly with three hits, including a two-run home run in the third inning, and two RBIs. Jordan Lawlar added two hits and two RBIs.
For the Marlins, Javier Sanoja recorded two hits, including a home run, and drove in three runs. Jakob Marsee also tallied three hits, including a solo home run, and scored two runs. Sandy Alcantara pitched 5.0 innings for Miami, striking out six batters while allowing four earned runs.
Season and playoff context
With this win, the Arizona Diamondbacks hold an 80-71 record, placing them third in their division and 2.5 games back in the wild-card race. Their wild-card elimination number stands at 9.
The Miami Marlins fall to 74-77. They are currently third in their division and have been eliminated from division contention, with a wild-card elimination number of 3.