PHOENIX – Patience paid off for the Arizona Diamondbacks in their 8-4 victory over the Seattle Mariners after a meltdown in the ninth inning.
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Jun 9, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks first base Josh Naylor (22) celebrates with teammates after hitting a walk off grand slam home run against the Seattle Mariners in the eleventh inning at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images
It started well for the Snakes, which was a welcome sight. Corbin Carroll homered, the bats were picking up steam and Arizona found themselves with an early 4-0 lead.
Corbin Carroll gets it crackin early for the Diamondbacks as he hits a solo shot home run 348 feet that just gets out to left field!
The @Dbacks take an early lead over the @Mariners by a score of 1-0 in the first inning!#Dbacks #TridentsUp #MLB https://t.co/hs6MvIjt3S
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It was another outstanding effort from Meryl Kelli on Monday night for the Arizona Diamondbacks. Kelly pitched six scoreless innings while only giving up four hits along with seven strikeouts. Kelly unfortunately ended with a no-decision after Arizona’s blowup in the ninth inning.
Jun 9, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Merrill Kelly (29) throws against the Seattle Mariners in the first inning at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images
Justin Martinez was rolling for Arizona as it seemed the Snakes had the game locked up. Martinez signaled for the trainer and took himself out of the game, Jeff Brigham entered and was unglued as he gave up four runs including a two-run game tying home run to former Diamondback Dominic Canzone.
What. Just. Happened. The Arizona Diamondbacks have a meltdown in a nightmare scenario on Monday night.
Jeff Brigham replaces Justin Martinez after an injury and gives up four runs.
The @Dbacks and @Mariners are now tied 4-4 in the ninth inning.#Dbacks #TridentsUp #MLB
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The Snakes were able to avoid catastrophe, as in the eleventh inning Josh Naylor mean mugged a walk-off grand slam to get the win for Arizona.
JOSH NAYLOR JUST DID THAT!!!!
GET OUT THE RYE BREAD AND MUSTARD, IT’S GRAND SALAMI TIME!
ARIZONA WINS AS NAYLOR HITS A WALK-OFF GRAND SLAM!!
The @Dbacks beat the @Mariners by a score of 8-4!#Dbacks #TridentsUp #MLB https://t.co/AYQiehnetf
— Burn City Sports (@BurnCitySports) June 10, 2025
Monday was Arizona’s night, until the injury bug bit again and the bullpen problems hurt them yet again. The Snakes cannot get away from this recurring scenario, as it has become a broken record and it is detrimental to this entire season. They escaped with a win after persevering through these problems, and will look to keep fighting as they get ready for the second game of the series against the Seattle Mariners tomorrow night at Chase Field.
Jun 9, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks first base Josh Naylor (22) gets ready to hit against the Seattle Mariners in the fourth inning at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images
Reeling Diamondbacks return home to settle in against Seattle
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Reporter Benjamin Bliklen covers the Arizona Diamondbacks and Arizona Cardinals for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on his X account, @BenBliklen
