Moreno's Single in 10th Lifts D-Backs Past Astros 4-3

D-Backs Edge Astros in Extra Innings

The Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the Houston Astros 4-3 on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at Daikin Park. The away team took the lead in the bottom of the 10th inning when Brandon Moreno singled to center field, allowing Luis Vargas to score from second base. The final score marked Arizona's 75th win of the season, while Houston finished with a 73-70 record.

Attendance at the venue was 36,470.

Game Unfolds

The scoring began in the third inning when the Astros took a 2-0 lead. In the fifth inning, Arizona tied the game at 2-2, but Houston retook the lead 3-2. The Diamondbacks equalized the score at 3-3 in the seventh inning.

The game remained tied until the extra innings, where Arizona secured the decisive run. There was one home run hit in the game by Marte, who drove in a run in the eighth inning.

Pitching Performance

Brandon Pfaadt started for Arizona, pitching 6.1 innings while allowing seven hits and three earned runs. He issued two walks and struck out four batters. Jonathan Loaisiga earned the win, pitching one inning and allowing one hit while striking out two batters.

Kevin Ginkel, Juan Morillo, and Brandyn Garcia also contributed to the Arizona pitching staff. For Houston, Ethan Pecko started, pitching 4.1 innings with five hits allowed and one earned run. Bryan King took the loss, pitching one inning and allowing one hit.

Josh Hader pitched one inning with no hits allowed and one strikeout.

Sources

ESPN