Diamondbacks Go Yard in Miami: Four Homers, Four Wins, and a Whole Lotta Vibes
When the Arizona Diamondbacks rolled into loanDepot park, they brought more than just luggage—they brought some serious firepower. The bats were loud, the energy was louder, and by the time the final pitch crossed the plate on Wednesday night, the D-backs had stretched their win streak to four straight games. And let’s just say—they didn’t just win; they owned the night.
In a 6-2 victory over the Miami Marlins, the Diamondbacks didn’t waste time showing who was boss. They launched not one, not two, but four home runs—a power-packed performance that turned the park into a home-run derby on a humid Florida night.
🚀 Let’s Talk Homers: A Power Parade
It all started early. First baseman Josh Naylor stepped up in the second inning and cracked a 398-foot solo bomb off Marlins starter Max Meyer. No doubt about it—the guy got all of it. That blast gave the D-backs an early lead and set the tone for what turned into a long night for Miami’s pitchers.
But the Marlins tried to hang around. In the bottom of the fourth, Matt Mervis gave the crowd something to cheer about with a 396-foot solo shot of his own, tying the game 1-1. That was about the last bright moment for Miami, though.
Come the fifth inning, Arizona’s All-Star right fielder Corbin Carroll delivered with a clean RBI single to score Gabriel Moreno, reclaiming the lead for good. And from there, the long ball party just kept rolling.
💣 Boom, Boom, Boom – More Homers!
In the top of the sixth, Pavin Smith stepped in and absolutely launched one—429 feet straight to center. The sound off the bat? That “no-doubt” crack that only means one thing: turn and watch it fly. Smith was also the only Diamondback with multiple hits on the night, going 2-for-4 and clearly feeling himself at the plate.
Then came Tim Tawa. If you’ve never heard of him before, don’t worry—you will now. Tawa, playing second base, crushed a 404-foot solo homer in the seventh. Not only was it beautiful, it was also the first homer of his Major League career. Can’t script it any better than that.
And just when Miami thought maybe, just maybe, Arizona would take their foot off the gas—Lourdes Gurriel Jr. stepped in and blasted a 415-foot, two-run shot in the eighth inning. That moonshot plated Naylor, stretched the lead to 6-1, and pretty much shut the door on any hopes the Marlins had left.
🎙️ “We’re on a Roll Right Now.”
"We have some good vibes in here right now and I think we are taking that out on the field playing with it," said Diamondbacks starter Brandon Pfaadt, who tossed 5 2/3 solid innings, allowing just one run and five hits. “It’s a good stretch, and everybody’s feeding off it.”
Manager Torey Lovullo was just as hyped. "I think we are on a really good spin right now," he said postgame. "The guys are playing hard, we are getting a lot of positive results. We are making fewer and fewer mistakes, which is translating into winning moments."
Translation? This team is clicking—offensively, defensively, and on the mound. And the results speak for themselves: four straight wins and a chance to sweep the Marlins on Thursday.
📝 Quick Hits & Notable Stats:
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Arizona is now 11-7 on the season, riding a wave of offense and solid starting pitching.
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Miami drops to 8-9 and will try to avoid a sweep in Thursday’s series finale.
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Brandon Pfaadt (ARI): 5.2 IP, 5 H, 1 R, strong control throughout.
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Max Meyer (MIA): 6.0 IP, 5 H, 3 ER, 8 K (tied his career-high in strikeouts) but took the loss to fall to 1-2.
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Tim Tawa: First career home run—one to remember.
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Corbin Carroll: Steady with the bat, added a clutch RBI.
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Marlins’ offense: Xavier Edwards and Jesus Sanchez each went 2-for-4, but the team never found sustained momentum.
🧊 Cold Finish for Miami
After Mervis’ homer in the fourth, Miami couldn’t scratch much else across the board. They managed one final run in the bottom of the eighth thanks to Otto Lopez, who slapped an RBI double to right, but by then the D-backs were comfortably in command. The rest of the Marlins’ lineup was held in check, despite Meyer’s decent performance on the mound.
💥 Why This Game Mattered
This wasn’t just another W in the standings—it was a statement. The Diamondbacks are showing the league they’re not to be taken lightly. They’ve got power in the lineup, depth on the bench, and arms that can deliver quality starts. Mix that with great clubhouse energy? That’s the recipe for a team that goes on a run.
And make no mistake—this could be the beginning of something special.
🔜 What’s Next?
The Diamondbacks will look to keep the train rolling and complete the sweep on Thursday afternoon, with first pitch set for 12:10 p.m. EDT back at loanDepot park. With momentum clearly on their side and the bats hotter than a summer sidewalk, Arizona has a solid shot to walk away with another series win.
For the Marlins, it’s back to the drawing board. They’ve got talent—no doubt—but the inconsistency is starting to show. Thursday’s game will be about pride, avoiding the sweep, and hopefully cooling off one of MLB’s hottest teams right now.
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