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Carroll's Walk-Off Homer Keeps D-backs in Wild Card Race
Corbin Carroll hit a walk-off, two-run homer in the ninth inning as the Arizona Diamondbacks overcame a three-run deficit to beat the Miami Marlins 8-7, keeping them 2½ games behind San Diego for the final NL wild card spot.
Quick Facts
- Carroll hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the ninth inning
- Marlins closer Pete Fairbanks exited after one pitch with an apparent injury
- Jordan Lawlar hit a two-run homer in the eighth to cut the deficit
- Diamondbacks rallied from a three-run deficit
- Burnes gave up five runs in 4⅔ innings including back-to-back homers
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Corbin Carroll hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the ninth inning Monday night as the Arizona Diamondbacks rallied from a three-run deficit to defeat the Miami Marlins 8-7 at Chase Field. The win kept Arizona 2½ games behind the San Diego Padres for the final National League wild card spot with 11 games remaining in the regular season.
Carroll pulled a splitter from reliever Jack Ralston over the right field fence for his 21st home run of the season. The blast came after Gabriel Moreno drew a leadoff walk and Marlins closer Pete Fairbanks exited with an apparent injury after throwing just one pitch. Geraldo Perdomo then laid down a sacrifice bunt before Carroll's decisive hit, which stayed just inside the right field foul pole and traveled 423 feet.
The Diamondbacks trailed 7-4 entering the eighth inning before Jordan Lawlar hit a two-run homer off Tyler Zuber to cut the deficit to one run. Arizona's comeback was notable given recent struggles by Carroll, who entered the game batting .214 since the All-Star break. The win prevented the D-backs from losing ground in the standings after San Diego won earlier in the evening in Denver.
Marlins right-hander Sandy Alcantara threw five innings, allowing four runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out six. Alcantara has pitched 205 innings this season, the most in Major League Baseball. Diamondbacks starter Corbin Burnes, in just his second outing since returning from Tommy John surgery on September 8, was roughed up in 4⅔ innings, giving up five runs including back-to-back homers by Jakob Marsee and Javier Sanoja.
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Why This Matters
Arizona remains mathematically alive for the National League wild card playoff spot, which determines October postseason access. The team is 2½ games behind San Diego with 11 games left in the regular season; playoff qualification affects franchise revenue, player bonuses, and organizational momentum into 2024. Corbin Burnes' continued innings management following Tommy John surgery also signals the team's pitching depth for a potential playoff run.
Timeline & Sources
Sep 14, 2026
WireGame begins between Marlins and Diamondbacks
Sep 14, 2026
WireMarlins build lead to 7-4 by end of seventh inning
Sep 14, 2026
WireJordan Lawlar hits two-run homer in eighth inning to cut deficit to 7-6
Sep 14, 2026
WireCorbin Carroll hits walk-off two-run homer in ninth inning
Sep 14, 2026
WireGame ends with Diamondbacks winning 8-7
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Sources
- Diamondbacks 8-7 Marlins (Sep 14, 2026) Game RecapESPNMediaSep 15, 2026
- Carroll's walk-off homer helps D-backs keep pace in Wild Card raceMLB.comMediaSep 15, 2026
- Corbin Carroll hits walk-off home run MondayFantasyProsMediaSep 15, 2026
- Diamondbacks 8-7 Marlins (15 Sep, 2026) Final ScoreESPN PhilippinesMediaSep 16, 2026
- Diamondbacks Reveal Lineup for Critical Game 2 vs MarlinsSports IllustratedMediaSep 15, 2026