Adrian Del Castillo homers in 10th to lift Diamondbacks over Orioles

Arizona slugger drives in 5 runs in 8-5 victory over Baltimore

Apr. 16, 2026 at 12:35am

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Adrian Del Castillo hit a two-run home run in the 10th inning and drove in five runs to lead the Arizona Diamondbacks to an 8-5 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday. The Diamondbacks went 6-3 on their nine-game road trip, winning two of three games against the Mets, Phillies, and Orioles.

Why it matters

The win keeps the Diamondbacks in contention in the NL West, while the loss is the second straight for the Orioles after a strong start to the season.

The details

With the game tied 4-4 in the 7th inning, Del Castillo hit a chopper off the mound that allowed the Diamondbacks to take the lead. The Orioles tied it in the bottom half, but Del Castillo's 10th inning blast proved to be the difference. Arizona starter Eduardo Rodriguez allowed 4 runs over 5 innings, while Baltimore's Kyle Bradish gave up 4 runs in 6 innings of work.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, April 16, 2026.
  • Del Castillo's go-ahead hit came in the 7th inning.
  • His game-winning home run came in the 10th inning.

The players

Adrian Del Castillo

Arizona Diamondbacks slugger who hit a 2-run home run in the 10th inning to lead his team to victory.

Jeremiah Jackson

Baltimore Orioles outfielder who hit a 2-run home run in the 5th inning.

Eduardo Rodriguez

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher who allowed 4 runs over 5 innings.

Kyle Bradish

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher who gave up 4 runs in 6 innings of work.

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What they’re saying

“That was a big win for us on the road. Del Castillo really came through in the clutch.”

— Torey Lovullo, Arizona Diamondbacks Manager

What’s next

The Diamondbacks return home on Friday to face the Toronto Blue Jays, while the Orioles hit the road to take on the Cleveland Guardians.

The takeaway

This game highlighted the offensive firepower of the Diamondbacks, who continue to be in the mix in the competitive NL West. Meanwhile, the Orioles' loss is their second straight after a strong start to the season, showing they still have work to do to solidify their position in the AL East.