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Carroll's Grand Slam Leads Diamondbacks Past Angels 8-1; Rodriguez Earns 100th Win
Corbin Carroll hit a grand slam and Eduardo Rodriguez earned his 100th career win as the Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the Los Angeles Angels 8-1 on Wednesday. Rodriguez became the ninth Venezuelan-born pitcher to reach the 100-win milestone, while the D-backs won two of three games in the series.
Quick Facts
Who
Corbin Carroll
What
Carroll hit a grand slam
When
Wednesday
Where
Phoenix
- Carroll hit a grand slam
- Rodriguez earned his 100th career win
- Diamondbacks defeated Angels
- Rodriguez struck out five batters and allowed one run in seven innings
- Marte added a two-run double
The Arizona Diamondbacks dominated the Los Angeles Angels 8-1 on Wednesday in Phoenix, powered by Corbin Carroll's grand slam and Eduardo Rodriguez's milestone 100th career victory. Carroll's fifth career grand slam—his 13th home run of the season—sailed just over the right field wall in the second inning, giving Arizona an immediate 5-1 advantage. The two-time All-Star's power display capped an offensive outburst that saw multiple Diamondbacks contribute to the lopsided victory.
Rodriguez was masterful on the mound, scattering six hits and three walks over seven innings while surrendering just one run. The veteran left-hander struck out five batters and lowered his seasonal ERA to 2.45, securing the win and becoming the ninth Venezuelan-born pitcher to reach 100 victories in Major League Baseball. Rodriguez improved to 6-2 on the season with the performance.
The Diamondbacks received additional offensive support from their lineup. Ketel Marte added a two-run double, while rookie Tommy Troy contributed two hits including a triple and two RBIs. Gabriel Moreno had a strong day, recording three hits and reaching base four times. Angels left-hander Sam Aldegheri (2-2) struggled significantly, lasting just three innings while allowing six runs. Los Angeles's only run came from shortstop Zach Neto's solo home run to lead off the game—his 15th of the season and second in as many days.
The victory gave Arizona a series advantage over Los Angeles, winning two of three games. The Diamondbacks host the Minnesota Twins beginning Friday, with Michael Soroka (8-3, 3.11 ERA) slated to start against the Twins' Connor Prielipp (2-4, 5.26 ERA). The Angels travel to Oakland to face the Athletics in a four-game series beginning Thursday.
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Why This Matters
Carroll's grand slam and Rodriguez's 100th career win represent significant milestones for Arizona's core players heading into playoff contention. Rodriguez's achievement as the ninth Venezuelan-born pitcher to reach 100 victories highlights MLB's growing international talent base and adds prestige to the Diamondbacks' pitching rotation. For fans and bettors, this dominant 8-1 victory demonstrates Arizona's offensive firepower and pitching depth—critical factors for postseason success.
Timeline & Sources
Jun 17, 2026
WireAP publishes initial game report
Jun 17, 2026
WireAP Spanish-language version published