The Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the Minnesota Twins 9-5 on June 20, 2026, rallying behind a strong offensive display from Corbin Carroll after starting pitcher Michael Soroka exited early due to an injury.
Soroka was forced to leave the game before the start of the second inning after experiencing posterior left hip discomfort during his warm-up tosses, according to azsnakepit.
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This setback followed the team placing pitcher Ryne Nelson on the injured list with a likely long-term injury earlier that same day.
Early Defensive Efforts and Twins' Lead
Reliever Taylor Clarke entered the game on short notice to replace Soroka, receiving immediate defensive assistance from outfielders Lourdes Gurriel Jr. and Carroll, who both made sliding catches in the second inning.
Despite the defensive efforts, Minnesota's Victor Caratini hit a 430-foot home run into the right field bleachers shortly after.
The Twins built an early lead by capitalising on defensive misplays, including a rare fielding error by third baseman Nolan Arenado on a backhand chopper down the line.
Minnesota scored another run when an inning-ending double play ball deflected off second base into center field for an RBI single.
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Arizona's Offensive Response
Arizona responded with an aggressive offense, heavily aided by Carroll, who finished the game a home run short of the cycle.
Carroll recorded an early RBI with a single through the infield and later hit a bases-loaded triple in the eighth inning to drive in three runs.
Ketel Marte also contributed significantly to the offense, hitting a solo home run that provided a crucial lead for the Diamondbacks going into the final frames.
The bullpen managed to combine for eight innings of work to limit further damage from the Twins' offense.
With this performance, Carroll has achieved a 5-for-6 record with the bases loaded this season, accumulating 15 RBIs in those specific scenarios.
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The Diamondbacks are scheduled to continue their weekend series before heading into the All-Star break gauntlet.
