Diamondbacks Rally Late to Beat Blue Jays 6-2

Corbin Carroll's 8th-inning grand slam lifts Arizona to victory over struggling Toronto

Apr. 19, 2026 at 5:02am

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The Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 6-2 on Saturday night, rallying for four runs in the 8th inning capped by a grand slam from Corbin Carroll to break a tie game. The loss was the latest setback for the struggling Blue Jays, who have now dropped four straight games.

Why it matters

The Blue Jays have been one of the underperforming teams in the MLB this season, and this latest defeat continues their slide down the standings. Meanwhile, the Diamondbacks have been a surprise contender in the NL West and this comeback win extends their current winning streak to four games.

The details

With the game tied 2-2 in the bottom of the 8th inning, Diamondbacks rookie outfielder Corbin Carroll came to the plate and launched a grand slam off Blue Jays reliever Nate Hoffman to give Arizona a 6-2 lead, which they would hold onto for the victory.

  • The game took place on Saturday, April 19, 2026.
  • The decisive 8th inning grand slam occurred at approximately 10:15 PM local time in Phoenix.

The players

Corbin Carroll

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

Nate Hoffman

The Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher who gave up the 8th inning grand slam to Corbin Carroll.

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What they’re saying

“That was a huge hit for us in a tight game. Corbin has been swinging a hot bat and came through in a big moment.”

— Torey Lovullo, Arizona Diamondbacks Manager

What’s next

The Blue Jays will look to avoid being swept in the series finale on Sunday afternoon, while the Diamondbacks will aim for their fifth straight win.

The takeaway

This loss continues a frustrating stretch for the Blue Jays, who are struggling to find consistency this season. Meanwhile, the Diamondbacks are proving to be a scrappy, resilient team that can come from behind to win close games.