The Arizona Diamondbacks pulled off a dramatic 2-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 3 of the National League Championship Series on Sunday night. The win was sealed by a walk-off single from Ketel Marte in the bottom of the ninth inning.
The game was a pitcher’s duel between Arizona’s Robbie Ray and Philadelphia’s Aaron Nola. Both pitchers threw seven innings of scoreless baseball, with Ray allowing just two hits and Nola allowing three.
In the bottom of the ninth inning, the Diamondbacks finally broke through. After a leadoff single from Eduardo Escobar, Marte stepped up to the plate and delivered a single to left field that scored Escobar from second base. The hit sent the home crowd into a frenzy and gave the Diamondbacks a 2-1 victory.
The win was a huge momentum boost for the Diamondbacks, who now have a 2-1 lead in the series. It was also a huge moment for Marte, who has been one of the team’s most consistent hitters throughout the season. He finished the game with two hits and two RBIs.
The series now shifts to Philadelphia, where the Phillies will look to even things up in Game 4 on Monday night. The Diamondbacks will send Zack Greinke to the mound, while the Phillies will counter with Vince Velasquez.
It was an exciting finish to Game 3, and it sets up what should be an exciting finish to the series. The Diamondbacks have the momentum, but the Phillies are still very much alive in this series. It should be an exciting finish to this National League Championship Series.
