Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte delivers walk-off hit to beat Braves

Marte's 10th-inning double gives Arizona a 6-5 win and splits the four-game series.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 9:06am

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In a back-and-forth game, Ketel Marte's clutch 10th-inning double gave the Arizona Diamondbacks a 6-5 walk-off win over the Atlanta Braves. Marte, who entered the game batting just .152, delivered the game-winning hit on the first pitch from reliever Joel Payamps to score the automatic runner and split the four-game series.

Why it matters

The win was the Diamondbacks' first walk-off and extra-inning victory of the season, helping them bounce back from a slow 3-game start and finish their homestand with a 5-2 record. Marte and young star Corbin Carroll led the offense, providing hope that Arizona's lineup is starting to click.

The details

With the score tied 5-5 in the 10th inning, Marte drove a 109.1 mph line-drive double on the first pitch to score Jorge Barrosa and end the game. Marte finished 2-for-5 with two doubles, while Carroll went 3-for-4 with a triple, an RBI, two runs scored, and a stolen base. Ildemaro Vargas also came off the bench to contribute a two-run extra-base hit.

  • The game-winning hit came in the bottom of the 10th inning.
  • Marte entered the game batting just .152 (5-for-33) on the season.

The players

Ketel Marte

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

Corbin Carroll

The Diamondbacks' young star outfielder who had a big offensive game, going 3-for-4 with a triple, an RBI, two runs scored, and a stolen base.

Ildemaro Vargas

The Diamondbacks' utility player who came off the bench to contribute a two-run extra-base hit.

Joel Payamps

The Atlanta Braves' reliever who gave up the game-winning hit to Marte in the 10th inning.

Brandon Pfaadt

The Diamondbacks' starting pitcher who allowed three earned runs over 4.2 innings.

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What’s next

The Diamondbacks will next head out on a nine-game road trip, beginning Tuesday against the New York Mets.

The takeaway

Marte's clutch walk-off hit and the strong offensive performances from Marte and Carroll provide optimism that the Diamondbacks' lineup is starting to find its groove after a slow start to the season. The win also gives Arizona momentum heading into a tough road trip.