Carroll’s Walk-Off Homer Lifts Diamondbacks Over Marlins in Playoff Push
In a thrilling Monday night matchup at Chase Field, the Arizona Diamondbacks rallied from a late three-run deficit to defeat the Miami Marlins 8-7, thanks to a walk-off, two-run homer by Corbin Carroll in the bottom of the ninth inning. With one out, Carroll turned on a splitter from Marlins reliever Jack Ralston (0-1) and sent it over the right-field fence for his 21st home run of the season, capping a dramatic comeback and keeping Arizona firmly in the National League playoff race.nnThe victory was a crucial one for the Diamondbacks, who remain 5 games behind the San Diego Padres for the final NL wild-card spot with only 11 games left in the regular season. It also marked Arizona’s 45th comeback win of the season, the most in the major leagues, a testament to their resilience. Despite a rough outing from starter Corbin Burnes, who allowed five runs over 4 2/3 innings, the Diamondbacks’ bullpen held the Marlins in check long enough for the offense to mount its late charge. Jordan Lawlar’s eighth-inning drive cut the deficit to one, setting the stage for Carroll’s heroics.nnFor Carroll, the homer was a much-needed moment of brilliance. The star outfielder has struggled since the All-Star break, but his clutch swing on Monday night could be the spark that ignites a late-season surge. The Diamondbacks will need more of that magic as they fight for a postseason berth. Meanwhile, the Marlins, who held a 7-4 lead late, were left to rue a missed opportunity to play spoiler. The loss drops them further out of contention and highlights the thin margin between victory and defeat in the majors.nnAs the season winds down, every game takes on added significance. The Diamondbacks’ never-say-die attitude has kept them alive, and with Carroll swinging a hot bat at the right time, Arizona remains a dangerous team to reckon with. Fans can catch all the action as the playoff race heats up, with games broadcast on regional sports networks and available via various streaming platforms. For now, the Diamondbacks celebrate a thrilling win and look ahead to the next challenge.
Shimanta Das 
