Corbin Carroll, Merrill Kelly, and Ketel Marte Come Clutch for Diamondbacks as Snakes Triumph Texas Rangers in World Series Game 2
Follow Us
What a lead the ‘Answerbacks’ made! Game 2 was lopsided right from the start, but the lead that the Arizona Diamondbacks took does absolute justice to their moniker. Known for their recently developed ‘right-back-at-you’ attitude, the D-Backs got the win in Arlington, Texas. But what’s a stunning nugget of this World Series saga is the pillar-like trio of the Snakes.
The shining stars of the series-tying battle against the Texas Rangers were Merrill Kelly, Corbin Carroll, and Ketel Marte. Saturday night saw Ketel Marte increase his record-breaking playoff-hitting streak to 18 games. While Merrill Kelly threw a three-hit ball game over the seven-inning, displaying a commendable clutch quality. Additionally, Corbin Carroll made a pair of RBI singles. That said, the current state of the Fall Classic is one game apiece.
Clutch Performance By Arizona Diamondbacks’ Victorious Stars
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
At the bottom of the 6th inning, the win seemed apparent for the rattlesnakes. The D-Backs starter Kelly held the Rangers to 1 run in 5 innings with only 59 pitches. With Corbin Carroll’s one-out triple to center field, the rookie phenom pushed the team to a sure-shot unbeatable position in the game.
Didn't take long for the Answerbacks to show up in the #WorldSeries! pic.twitter.com/9cAlyD3bfC
— Arizona Diamondbacks (@Dbacks) October 28, 2023
The camaraderie of Marte with Carroll as the former hit a sharp ground ball to first base was stunning. With that, the D-Backs’ right fielder sped, allowing him to score and give his team a 3-2 lead. With a 9-1 win for Arizona, Game 3 will take place on Monday night in Chase Field.
Trending
Amidst Juan Soto’s $600 Million Decision, Aaron Boone Makes A Plea to Yankees Owner Hal Steinbrenner to Call Scott Boras
May 18, 2024 10:56 AM EDT
“Dodgers, You Can’t Do That”: 13,000 People Left Heartbroken On Shohei Ohtani Bobblehead Night, According to Rich Eisen and Co
May 18, 2024 01:00 PM EDT
$625 Million Not Enough to Keep Juan Soto In New York? Yankees Might Forced to Break Shohei Ohtani’s $700 Million Price Record
May 17, 2024 07:00 PM EDT
Derek Jeter Suffers $8.7 Million Loss As His New York Castle Hits the Market At A Shockingly Reduced Price
May 18, 2024 05:20 PM EDT
“Stop Derek. Leave Her Alone”: Derek Jeter’s Sister Joins Rest of MLB World In Poking Fun at Him For Getting Humbled By His Daughter
May 14, 2024 02:00 PM EDT
Get instantly notified of the hottest MLB stories via Google! Click on Follow Us and Tap the Blue Star.
Follow Us
Texas will face Arizona in Game 3 of the World Series, with Max Scherzer as the starter. The three-time Cy Young Award winner will pitch first in a Fall Classic for the third club, the Texas Rangers.
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
Here’s How Game 3 Is Expected To Go With Max Scherzer Back
After missing almost two months due to a shoulder muscle issue, Scherzer made two starts in the AL Championship Series against the Houston Astros. Last Monday, he pitched in the pennant-clinching Game 7, giving up two runs on 44 pitches over 2 2/3 innings before leaving with the lead.
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
In 29 postseason appearances, Scherzer is 7-8 with a 3.89 ERA. Three of his 24 starts have been in World Series games. In Game 4 of the 2012 World Series, he was given a no-decision for Detroit as Bochy-managed San Francisco swept Tigers.
Watch This Story: Astros Embroiled In Cheating Controversy Following ALCS Victory
Edited by:
Deepanshi Bajaj