Diamondbacks walk off Braves in extra innings

Atlanta heads to Anaheim after splitting four-game series in Phoenix

Apr. 6, 2026 at 12:37am

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The Atlanta Braves left Phoenix with a 6-4 record after splitting a four-game series with the Arizona Diamondbacks, but the team departed with a sour taste after back-to-back one-run losses. In the final game, Diamondbacks star Ketel Marte delivered a walk-off double in the 10th inning to give Arizona a 6-5 victory.

Why it matters

The Braves' early-season struggles against divisional opponents like the Diamondbacks could have implications for their playoff hopes later in the year, as the NL East is expected to be highly competitive. The walk-off loss also raises questions about the Braves' bullpen and their ability to close out tight games.

The details

In the 10th inning, Braves reliever Joel Payamps faced Diamondbacks star Ketel Marte, who ripped the first pitch he saw over right fielder Mike Yastrzemski's head for a game-winning double, giving Arizona the 6-5 victory.

  • The Braves left for Anaheim, California on Sunday afternoon after the series.

The players

Ketel Marte

A star player for the Arizona Diamondbacks who delivered the game-winning hit in the 10th inning.

Joel Payamps

The Atlanta Braves relief pitcher who gave up the walk-off hit to Ketel Marte.

Mike Yastrzemski

The Atlanta Braves right fielder who was unable to make the play on Ketel Marte's game-winning hit.

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The takeaway

The Braves' early-season struggles against divisional opponents like the Diamondbacks could have long-term implications for their playoff hopes, and the bullpen's inability to close out tight games is a concern that the team will need to address.