Diamondbacks Walk Off Braves in Extras

Ketel Marte's double in the 10th inning gives Arizona the win.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 5:10am

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In a back-and-forth affair, the Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the Atlanta Braves 6-5 in 10 innings on Sunday. Ketel Marte's walk-off double in the bottom of the 10th inning scored the automatic runner and gave the Diamondbacks the victory.

Why it matters

The Diamondbacks and Braves are both expected to contend for playoff spots this season, so this extra-inning win could prove important for Arizona's postseason aspirations down the road.

The details

The Braves struck first on a Drake Baldwin home run, but the Diamondbacks answered with runs in the 1st, 4th, and 8th innings to take a 5-4 lead. Atlanta tied it in the 9th to force extras, setting up Marte's heroics in the 10th. Corbin Carroll had a big game for Arizona, going 3-for-4 with an RBI triple.

  • The game was played on Sunday, April 6, 2026.
  • Marte's walk-off double came in the bottom of the 10th inning.

The players

Ketel Marte

The Diamondbacks' second baseman who hit the game-winning double in the 10th inning.

Corbin Carroll

The Diamondbacks' outfielder who went 3-for-4 with an RBI triple.

Drake Baldwin

The Braves' first baseman who hit a home run and drove in 4 runs.

Taylor Rashi

The Diamondbacks' pitcher who earned his first career win with a perfect 10th inning.

Joel Payamps

The Braves' pitcher who took the loss after giving up Marte's walk-off double in the 10th.

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What they’re saying

“That was a huge win for us against a really good team. Ketel came through in a big spot to get us the victory.”

— Corbin Carroll, Diamondbacks Outfielder

What’s next

The Diamondbacks will look to build on this win as they continue their homestand, while the Braves will try to bounce back in their next series.

The takeaway

This extra-inning thriller showcased the talent and competitiveness of both the Diamondbacks and Braves, two teams expected to be in the playoff hunt this season. Marte's walk-off hit was the difference, but the game featured several lead changes and clutch performances from both sides.