Corbin Carroll's Solo Homer Lifts D-backs Over Tigers

Arizona pitcher Zac Gallen and three relievers combined for a shutout in the 1-0 win.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 2:31am

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Corbin Carroll's solo home run in the bottom of the 5th inning was the only run scored as the Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the Detroit Tigers 1-0 on Wednesday. Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen and three relievers combined to shut out the Tigers, with Gallen going 6 innings and striking out 8 batters.

Why it matters

The win keeps the Diamondbacks in the playoff hunt in the National League West, while the Tigers continue to struggle in the American League Central division. Corbin Carroll's home run was his 6th of the season, showing his continued development as a power-hitting outfielder for Arizona.

The details

Corbin Carroll's solo home run in the 5th inning came off Tigers starting pitcher Tarik Skubal, who had previously only allowed 5 home runs to left-handed hitters this season. Zac Gallen pitched 6 strong innings for the Diamondbacks, allowing just 3 hits and 1 walk while striking out 8 Tigers batters. The Arizona bullpen of Kevin Ginkel, Andrew Chafin, and Mark Melancon combined for 3 scoreless innings to preserve the 1-0 victory.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, April 2, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona.
  • Corbin Carroll hit his home run in the bottom of the 5th inning.

The players

Corbin Carroll

A 24-year-old outfielder for the Arizona Diamondbacks who hit the game-winning home run.

Zac Gallen

The starting pitcher for the Arizona Diamondbacks who threw 6 scoreless innings.

Tarik Skubal

The starting pitcher for the Detroit Tigers who allowed the solo home run to Corbin Carroll.

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What they’re saying

“Corbin has really been swinging the bat well for us lately. That home run was a big lift for the team.”

— Torey Lovullo, Manager, Arizona Diamondbacks

What’s next

The Diamondbacks and Tigers will play the rubber match of their 3-game series on Thursday afternoon in Phoenix.

The takeaway

The Diamondbacks' 1-0 victory over the Tigers was a tightly contested pitchers' duel, with Corbin Carroll's solo home run providing the only offense needed. Arizona's strong pitching performance kept them in the playoff hunt in the competitive NL West.