Diamondbacks Win 8-5 as Carroll's Grand Slam Sinks Mets, Díaz Struggles

Aug 29, 2024, 04:12 AM

The Arizona Diamondbacks secured a dramatic 8-5 victory over the New York Mets, thanks to a go-ahead grand slam by Corbin Carroll in the eighth inning. This marked Carroll's second home run of the night and his second career grand slam. The Mets' closer, Edwin Díaz, struggled significantly, giving up two walks before allowing the grand slam, marking his second consecutive loss and his first blown save in seven weeks. The win was credited to Ryan Thompson, with Justin Martinez earning the save. The loss was a setback for the Mets, who had rallied earlier in the game from a 4-0 deficit. With this win, the Diamondbacks improved their record, while the Mets' record fell to 69-64, impacting their playoff hopes.