Carroll hits grand slam in 8th to lift Diamondbacks over Blue Jays

Corbin Carroll's late-inning heroics power Arizona to fourth straight win

Apr. 19, 2026 at 2:19pm

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Corbin Carroll hit a go-ahead grand slam in the eighth inning to lift the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 6-2 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday night. The win was Arizona's fourth straight as they continue their strong start to the season.

Why it matters

The Diamondbacks' recent hot streak has them climbing up the standings in the NL West, while the Blue Jays have struggled to find consistency early in the year. Carroll's clutch hit could prove pivotal as both teams jockey for playoff position.

The details

With the game tied 2-2 in the eighth, the Diamondbacks loaded the bases against Blue Jays reliever Jeff Hoffman. Corbin Carroll then stepped up and launched a grand slam to left-center field, breaking the tie and propelling Arizona to the victory. Juan Morillo earned the win in relief for the Diamondbacks.

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

The players

Corbin Carroll

A rising star outfielder for the Arizona Diamondbacks who hit the game-winning grand slam in the eighth inning.

Jeff Hoffman

The Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher who surrendered the grand slam to Carroll in the eighth inning.

Max Scherzer

The veteran Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher who had a solid outing, going six innings and allowing just five hits.

Zac Gallen

The Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher who went 5.2 innings, giving up two runs on nine hits.

Juan Morillo

The Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher who earned the win after pitching 1.1 innings of scoreless baseball.

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What they’re saying

“Corbin Carroll's grand slam was a huge moment for us tonight. He's been swinging the bat well all season and came through in a big spot to help us get another important win.”

— Torey Lovullo, Arizona Diamondbacks Manager

What’s next

The two teams will wrap up their series on Sunday, with the Diamondbacks looking to complete the sweep and continue their hot start, while the Blue Jays aim to avoid being swept and get back on track.

The takeaway

Corbin Carroll's late-inning heroics proved to be the difference as the Diamondbacks extended their winning streak to four games. The grand slam showcased Carroll's emerging talent and the Diamondbacks' ability to win close games, which could pay dividends as the season progresses.