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Nolan Arenado’s 2-run homer lifts the Diamondbacks past the Astros 3-2
Arenado’s 22nd homer put Arizona ahead for good, and Eduardo Rodríguez and Kevin Ginkel combined to hold Houston to two runs.
- On Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026, Nolan Arenado hit a two-run homer in the third inning to lead the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 3-2 victory over the Houston Astros in Houston.
- Lefty Eduardo Rodriguez allowed just one run over six innings, improving to 15-5 and providing the pitching foundation that anchored Arizona's narrow victory.
- Third-Inning drama saw shortstop Geraldo Perdomo struck by a 93-mph line drive from teammate Ketel Marte, resulting in a head contusion that forced him to leave the game.
- Arizona maintained its wild-card playoff position while designating Max Kepler for assignment and recalling designated hitter Adrian Del Castillo from Triple-A Reno.
- The Diamondbacks travel to Kansas City on Monday, Sept. 7, where they will face Royals LHP Noah Cameron in the series opener at 11:10 a.m.
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Leaning Left7Leaning Right2Center3Last UpdatedBias Distribution58% Left
Bias Distribution
- 58% of the sources lean Left
58% Left
L 58%
C 25%
R 17%
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