Diamondbacks Defeat Orioles 8-5 in 10th Inning Thriller

Adrian Del Castillo's two-run homer sparks Arizona's comeback win

Apr. 16, 2026 at 1:10am

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The Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the Baltimore Orioles 8-5 in 10 innings on Wednesday, with Adrian Del Castillo hitting a two-run home run in the 10th inning to lead the Diamondbacks to victory. Del Castillo finished the game with 5 RBIs, including a two-run triple earlier in the game. Jeremiah Jackson homered and drove in 3 runs for the Orioles, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Diamondbacks' late-inning heroics.

Why it matters

This game was an exciting extra-inning affair between two teams looking to gain ground in their respective divisions. The Diamondbacks' comeback win shows their resilience and ability to win close games, while the Orioles' loss is a tough one as they try to keep pace in the AL East.

The details

With the game tied 4-4 going into the 10th inning, the Diamondbacks struck first as Adrian Del Castillo hit a two-run homer to give Arizona the lead. Nolan Arenado then added an RBI single to make it 8-5. Juan Morillo recorded the save for the Diamondbacks, who improved to 7-5 on the season. For the Orioles, Jeremiah Jackson hit a two-run homer in the 5th inning, but the team couldn't hold on in extra innings.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, April 16, 2026.
  • Del Castillo's game-winning home run came in the 10th inning.

The players

Adrian Del Castillo

The Diamondbacks' slugging outfielder who hit a two-run homer in the 10th inning to lead his team to victory.

Jeremiah Jackson

The Orioles' young power-hitting infielder who hit a two-run homer in the 5th inning to give Baltimore the lead.

Juan Morillo

The Diamondbacks' relief pitcher who recorded the save in the 10th inning to secure the win for Arizona.

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What they’re saying

“That was a huge hit by Adrian. He's really starting to find his groove at the plate for us.”

— Torey Lovullo, Diamondbacks Manager

“We had our chances, but just couldn't hold on in the end. It's a tough one to swallow, but we'll bounce back.”

— Brandon Hyde, Orioles Manager

What’s next

The Diamondbacks will look to build on this win as they continue their road trip, while the Orioles will try to regroup at home before their next series.

The takeaway

This game showcased the exciting back-and-forth nature of baseball, with both teams trading leads late before the Diamondbacks ultimately prevailed in extra innings. It was a tough loss for the Orioles, but a resilient win for the Diamondbacks that could provide a boost as they aim to climb the standings in the NL West.