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Carroll's Homer Lifts D-backs to Sweep
3 Apr
Summary
- Corbin Carroll's first-inning home run decided the game.
- Zac Gallen outdueled Tarik Skubal in a strong pitching performance.
- The Diamondbacks completed a three-game series sweep against Detroit.
The Arizona Diamondbacks secured a narrow 1-0 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday, completing a three-game series sweep. The game's decisive moment came in the first inning when Corbin Carroll hit a home run to left-center field, marking one of the few times the left-handed pitcher Tarik Skubal has allowed a homer to a fellow lefty. Skubal, who grew up in Arizona, pitched seven strong innings, allowing only six hits and striking out three, but ultimately took the loss.
Zac Gallen earned the win for the Diamondbacks with six innings of four-hit ball, striking out two. The Tigers had opportunities to tie the game, including a double by Colt Keith in the third and a triple by Kevin McGonigle in the sixth, but strong defensive plays by the Diamondbacks, including a double play to end the sixth, prevented them from scoring. Jonathan Loáisiga closed out the game for his first save with Arizona, navigating a tense ninth inning to preserve the win.
