Final Result and Key Performer
The Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the Texas Rangers 9-1 on Saturday, September 12, at Chase Field. Ketel Marte was the offensive catalyst for the home side, recording three runs batted in. The victory improved Arizona's record to 79-69, while Texas fell to 72-76. Attendance at the venue stood at 32,849 fans.
Scoring Sequence
The Rangers took an early 1-0 lead in the fifth inning. However, the momentum shifted dramatically when Arizona answered with four runs in the same frame. Pederson's double to right scored Burger, followed by Vargas hitting a ground rule double that brought in Lawlar. Marte then doubled to left, driving in both Vargas and Waldschmidt. Moreno's single to center added one more run for the D-backs, making it 4-1.
The sixth inning proved decisive for Arizona, as they outscored Texas 5-0. Marte doubled to right to score Waldschmidt, and his subsequent double to right allowed Moreno to score. The onslaught continued when Carroll homered to left center, a 382-foot shot that scored Moreno.
Arenado finished the inning with a solo home run to left, traveling 371 feet, to extend the lead to 9-1. These were the only two home runs recorded in the game.
