D-Backs’ Hard-Throwing Justin Martinez Records Immaculate Inning vs. the Rangers
Martinez struck out three straight Rangers on nine pitches, and the Diamondbacks recorded their second immaculate inning of the season.
- On Friday night, Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Justin Martinez threw an immaculate inning against the Texas Rangers at Chase Field, striking out three consecutive batters on nine pitches.
- The 25-year-old Martinez recently returned from Tommy John surgery after missing significant time during the 2025 and 2026 seasons; this outing marked only his eighth appearance since returning.
- With his fastball topping out at 102.6 mph and averaging 101.5 mph, Martinez retired Wyatt Langford, Evan Carter, and Jake Burger using five four-seam fastballs, one sinker, and three splitters.
- This performance marked the fifth immaculate inning in Diamondbacks history and the second this season, following Michael Soroka's effort on March 30; Arizona had not previously recorded two such innings in a single year.
- Through 7.2 innings this year, Martinez has allowed just two hits and zero earned runs, with eight strikeouts as he continues his recovery from extended injury layoff.
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D-backs’ hard-throwing Justin Martinez records immaculate inning vs. the Rangers - Regional Media News
PHOENIX (AP) - Arizona Diamondbacks hard-throwing reliever Justin Martinez had an immaculate inning in the sixth against the Texas Rangers, striking out three straight batters on nine pitches. The 25-year-old Martinez made quick work of Wyatt Langford, Evan Carter and Jake Burger with one foul [...]
Unexpected Diamondbacks pitcher throws immaculate inning
Immaculate innings are so nice, the Arizona Diamondbacks had to notch one twice already this season. D-Backs relief pitcher Justin Martinez took the mound Friday after his team had taken a 4-1 lead over the Texas Rangers at Chase Field in Phoenix, Ariz. Martinez channeled his inner Randy Johnson to make sure the score stood …
D-backs' hard-throwing Justin Martinez records immaculate inning
PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona Diamondbacks hard-throwing reliever Justin Martinez had an immaculate inning in the sixth against the Texas Rangers, striking out three straight batters on nine pitches. The 25-year-old Martinez made quick work of Wyatt Langford,
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