What a Game! Diamondbacks End Victorious in Extra Innings
What an exhilarating game, folks! Our Arizona Diamondbacks demonstrated tenacity and grit in a stunning extra-innings victory against the Philadelphia Phillies, pulling off an impressive 11-9 win! The game was a rollercoaster of emotions but seeing our team triumph was worth every bit of heart-pounding excitement.
️Early Game Struggles and Breakthrough
The game didn't start too bright for us. Our lineup was held scoreless in the first couple of innings, while the Phillies got an early lead with Bryce Harper's solo homer. But our offense finally broke through in the 3rd inning. Geraldo Perdomo doubled to bring in one run, setting up Corbin Carroll for a clutch single that drove in two more, putting us ahead 3-1. From there, we kept the momentum going with a strong 4th inning, where the incredible quickness of Perdomo's base stealing led to another run, boosting our lead to 7-1!Mid-Game Topsy Turvy
Things got tense when the Phillies closed the gap to 7-5 by the end of the 6th inning, thanks to Weston Wilson's homer. But our bullpen managed to maintain control, though the Phillies kept fighting back, narrowing the lead again to 7-6 by the 7th. Our nerves were tested in the 9th inning when the Phillies tied it up 8-8, pushing the game into extra innings.
Heroics in the Extra Inning
In the 10th inning, our Diamondbacks showed immense determination! Josh Naylor kicked it off with a single that scored Eugenio Suárez, aided by a Phillies throwing error. Then, Tim Tawa's sacrifice fly and Perdomo’s patience at the plate secured additional runs. Ultimately, we extended our lead to 11-8. Beeks, stepping up as our closer, worked hard to secure the win, even though Phillies scored one more time. The game finally concluded in our favor 11-9.
On to the Next!
A huge shout-out to all the players for their perseverance and fighting spirit. It was an incredible team effort, with Perdomo, Carroll, and Herrera making significant impacts. Let's keep this momentum as we look forward to the next game. Go Diamondbacks!
Scoreboard for Diamondbacks @ Phillies (May 4th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 14 | 1 |
| 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 12 | 0 |