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Carroll Ties Triple Record in D-backs Victory
20 Jun
Summary
- Corbin Carroll hit a three-run triple, tying a career record.
- Carroll fell just one home run short of achieving a cycle.
- The Diamondbacks defeated the Minnesota Twins 9-5.
Corbin Carroll etched his name in the Arizona Diamondbacks' history books on Friday night, hitting a crucial three-run triple in the eighth inning. This hit tied Stephen Drew's franchise record of 52 career triples. Carroll's performance also included an RBI single and a double, leaving him just a home run away from hitting for the cycle.
The Diamondbacks ultimately defeated the Minnesota Twins with a final score of 9-5. Ketel Marte provided support with a solo home run in the sixth inning. The Twins showed fight with home runs from Victor Caratini in the second inning and back-to-back shots from Josh Bell and Royce Lewis in the eighth.
Reliever Johnathan Loaisiga earned the victory for the Diamondbacks, pitching 1 1/3 hitless innings. The team utilized eight pitchers in total, as starter Michael Soroka departed early due to hip discomfort. For the Twins, Connor Prielipp took the loss after allowing nine hits and three earned runs over six innings.
Looking ahead, the Diamondbacks are scheduled to start RHP Zac Gallen against RHP Taj Bradley of the Twins on Saturday.
