Diamondbacks Defeat Blue Jays 6-3 Behind Soroka's 4th Win

Arenado homers as Arizona pitcher ties for MLB lead in wins by a starter

Apr. 18, 2026 at 5:41am

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A fractured, geometric painting depicting a baseball pitcher's delivery and a batter swinging, with vibrant colors representing the Diamondbacks and Blue Jays uniforms. The image is broken into sharp, overlapping planes, capturing the dynamic action of the game in a cubist style.A cubist interpretation of the key moments from the Diamondbacks' victory over the Blue Jays, showcasing the pitching prowess of Michael Soroka and the power of Nolan Arenado.Phoenix Today

The Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 6-3 on Friday night, with right-hander Michael Soroka earning his fourth win of the season to tie for the MLB lead among starting pitchers. Diamondbacks slugger Nolan Arenado also hit a home run in the victory.

Why it matters

This win continues a strong start to the season for the Diamondbacks, who are looking to build on their success from last year and compete for a playoff spot in the National League. Soroka's performance on the mound has been a key factor in Arizona's early-season surge.

The details

Soroka pitched 6 innings, allowing 3 runs on 6 hits while striking out 7 batters to earn the win. Arenado's solo home run in the 5th inning provided an important insurance run for the Diamondbacks. The Blue Jays scored 2 runs in the 6th inning to make it a close game, but Arizona's bullpen was able to hold on for the victory.

  • The game was played on Friday, April 18, 2026.

The players

Michael Soroka

The Diamondbacks' right-handed starting pitcher, who earned his 4th win of the season to tie for the MLB lead among starters.

Nolan Arenado

The Diamondbacks' slugging third baseman, who hit a solo home run in the 5th inning to provide insurance for Arizona.

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What they’re saying

“Michael has been a rock for us on the mound this season. We're really proud of how he's stepped up and become one of the top pitchers in the league.”

— Torey Lovullo, Diamondbacks Manager

What’s next

The Diamondbacks and Blue Jays will continue their 3-game series on Saturday, April 19th.

The takeaway

The Diamondbacks' strong start to the season has been fueled by the dominant pitching of Michael Soroka, who is emerging as one of the top starters in Major League Baseball. With Arenado providing power at the plate, Arizona looks poised to compete for a playoff spot in the crowded National League.