Eugenio Suárez hit a single off All-Star closer Emmanuel Clase in the 10th inning, bringing in automatic runner Corbin Carroll and giving the Arizona Diamondbacks a 7-6 win over the Cleveland Guardians on Monday night.
The Guardians had tied the game and forced extra innings with Daniel Schneemann’s sacrifice fly in the ninth inning, which scored Bo Naylor. The game featured four lead changes and five ties in an exciting interleague matchup.
“I was like a proud dad because I watched the entire team rally around each other to get this one,” Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said. “We were exhausted, but I wanted to hug everyone because it was a great win.”
Joc Pederson hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning — his sixth career pinch-hit homer — off Scott Barlow to give Arizona a 6-5 lead.
The Diamondbacks are now just a percentage point away from the top National League wild-card spot and have won 22 of their last 31 games since June 29.
“There is no give up in this team in all aspects, whether we’re down in the first inning or in the eighth or ninth,” Pederson said. “We just kind of pass the baton to the next guy. It’s a real good feeling when you’re making it happen.”
José Ramírez had three hits, scored two runs, stole two bases, and had an RBI for the Guardians, who have the best record in the majors at 67-45. They also have the best home record in baseball at 35-18.
Ketel Marte and Gabriel Moreno hit back-to-back homers off Logan Allen to start the game, marking the third time in franchise history that Arizona has done this. Gold Glove catcher Moreno later left the game with a left groin strain and is heading to the injured list.
“I was going at high intensity and felt a tight pull halfway down the line (on an infield single),” Moreno said through an interpreter. “I don’t know how long it’s going to take because this is the first time I’ve had this kind of injury.”
