Arizona fans got a reason to celebrate on Wednesday night as the Arizona Diamondbacks broke a three‑game skid with a 1‑0 triumph over the Philadelphia Phillies at Chase Field. James McCann provided the lone spark, launching a 409‑foot home run in the eighth inning off Phillies starter Jonathan Bowlan to secure the win.
Key Performances
McCann’s solo shot came on the first pitch he saw, ending a scoreless duel that saw Arizona’s pitching staff limit the Phillies to just three hits. Reliever Jonathan Loaisiga closed the eighth with a perfect 1‑2‑3 inning, and Juan Morillo earned his third save of the season in the ninth.
For Philadelphia, Andrew Painter delivered a solid outing, allowing only two singles over seven innings without issuing a walk. The Phillies, who had won six of their last seven games, saw Bryce Harper extend his career‑best on‑base streak to 35 games with a single and two walks.
Other Notable Games
Reds vs. Padres: Cincinnati rallied behind Juan Brito’s first career home run, helping the Reds defeat San Diego 7‑3. Rookie pitcher Brandon Williamson returned after a four‑month injury layoff, and JJ Bleday added a homer for the Reds.
Braves vs. Nationals: After a lengthy rain delay, Atlanta’s Sean Murphy and Ronald Acuña Jr. each belted three‑run homers, leading the Braves to a 9‑0 victory in Washington. Reliever Elieser Hernandez threw three scoreless innings in relief.
Rockies vs. Orioles: In a dramatic 11‑inning showdown, Brett Sullivan’s two‑run single in the 11th gave Colorado a 6‑5 win in Denver, snapping a 10‑game home losing streak.
Blue Jays vs. Guardians: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. powered Toronto with a three‑run homer, an RBI double and an RBI single, guiding the Blue Jays to an 11‑0 rout of Cleveland.
Giants vs. Pirates: San Francisco rallied in the 10th inning, with Bryce Eldridge delivering a go‑ahead double for a 5‑4 win over Pittsburgh.
Astros vs. White Sox: Nelson Velázquez’s two‑run single in the eighth secured a 2‑0 victory for Houston, while Hayden Wesneski tossed seven innings of one‑hit ball.
Mariners vs. Red Sox: Seattle’s offense exploded with four‑run innings, and J.P. Crawford went 3‑for‑3, leading the Mariners to an 8‑3 win in the series finale.
Mets vs. Rays: New York’s Nick Morabito and Brett Baty each hit three‑run doubles, propelling the Mets to a 10‑4 win in St. Petersburg.
Athletics vs. Rangers: Henry Bolte’s two‑run homers helped Oakland beat Texas 9‑2, ending a three‑game losing streak.
Marlins vs. Royals: Miami rallied from a three‑run deficit to win 9‑6 in Kansas City, with Kyle Stowers and Heriberto Hernández each delivering two hits and two RBIs.
Brewers vs. Cubs: Jackson Chourio’s four‑hit night, including his 21st homer, powered Milwaukee to a 9‑5 victory over Chicago.
Tigers vs. Twins: Detroit’s Spencer Torkelson hit a two‑run homer in the 12th inning, sealing an 11‑6 win in Minneapolis.
Yankees vs. Angels: Austin Wells’ two‑run go‑ahead single in the 10th helped New York win 6‑3 in Anaheim.
Looking Ahead
With the regular season winding down, teams are jockeying for playoff positioning. Arizona’s win keeps them in contention for a wild‑card spot, while the Phillies will look to bounce back quickly. Fans across the country can expect more thrilling finishes as the race for October approaches.
Original reporting: Appleton, WI News Feed (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
