Diamondbacks Edge Phillies In Extra Innings Thriller

The Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 5-4 in a 10-inning nail-biter at Chase Field on Monday night. Ketel Marte's walk-off single sealed the victory, snapping the Phillies' four-game winning streak.

This NL matchup is trending as both teams entered the series as early division leaders. The Diamondbacks (8-4) now hold a half-game lead over the Dodgers in the NL West, while the Phillies (7-5) remain atop the NL East.

Arizona's bullpen delivered clutch performances, with Paul Sewald earning the win after escaping a bases-loaded jam in the top of the 10th. Phillies starter Zack Wheeler struck out nine but left with a no-decision after Arizona rallied in the seventh.

The game drew national attention as ESPN's "Sunday Night Baseball" crew called the action. Social media buzzed about Corbin Carroll's leaping catch at the wall in the eighth inning that preserved the tie.

Both teams continue their three-game series Tuesday night at 6:40 PM local time. The Phillies will send Aaron Nola to the mound against Arizona's Merrill Kelly in another pivotal early-season matchup.