Diamondbacks' Corbin Carroll hits grand slam in 8th to beat Blue Jays

Arizona extends win streak to 4 games with 6-2 victory over Toronto

Apr. 19, 2026 at 3:57am

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An abstract, energetic painting featuring bold, neon-colored brushstrokes that capture the dynamic motion and celebratory emotion of a baseball player hitting a game-winning home run.Rookie slugger Corbin Carroll's late-inning heroics propel the Diamondbacks to another crucial victory in their push for the playoffs.Phoenix Today

Rookie outfielder Corbin Carroll hit a go-ahead grand slam in the 8th inning to lift the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 6-2 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday night. The win extended Arizona's winning streak to 4 games.

Why it matters

The Diamondbacks have been one of the surprise teams in the MLB this season, climbing back into playoff contention after a slow start. Carroll's heroics helped Arizona continue its hot streak and pull further ahead in the NL Wild Card race.

The details

With the game tied 2-2 in the bottom of the 8th, the Diamondbacks loaded the bases against the Blue Jays' bullpen. Rookie outfielder Corbin Carroll then stepped up and crushed a grand slam over the wall to give Arizona a 6-2 lead, which they would hold on to for the victory.

  • The game was played on Saturday, April 19, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona.

The players

Corbin Carroll

A 23-year-old rookie outfielder for the Arizona Diamondbacks who hit the game-winning grand slam in the 8th inning.

Arizona Diamondbacks

The MLB team based in Phoenix, Arizona that defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 6-2 on Saturday night.

Toronto Blue Jays

The MLB team from Toronto, Canada that lost to the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-2 on Saturday night.

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What they’re saying

“That was a huge moment for our team. Corbin has been swinging a hot bat all season and came through in a big spot for us tonight.”

— Torey Lovullo, Manager, Arizona Diamondbacks

What’s next

The Diamondbacks and Blue Jays will play the rubber match of their 3-game series on Sunday afternoon in Phoenix.

The takeaway

Corbin Carroll's late-inning heroics helped the Diamondbacks extend their winning streak and solidify their position in the NL Wild Card race, showcasing the team's resilience and the impact of their young talent.