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Moreno’s 10th-inning RBI single gives Diamondbacks 4-3 win over Astros

From Clarín · () Spanish

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Newswire From a news agency Outcome reported
  • Gabriel Moreno’s RBI single in the 10th inning lifted Arizona to a 4-3 win over Houston.
  • Geraldo Perdomo’s sacrifice bunt moved Ildemaro Vargas to second before Moreno delivered the go-ahead hit.
  • Arizona moved a half-game ahead of San Diego for the National League’s third wild-card spot, while Houston’s three-game winning streak ended.

Gabriel Moreno delivered the decisive hit in the 10th inning Saturday, driving in the go-ahead run as the Arizona Diamondbacks rallied past the Houston Astros 4-3.

Geraldo Perdomo opened the inning with a sacrifice bunt, advancing Ildemaro Vargas, who had started the inning on second base. Moreno then singled against Bryan King to put Arizona ahead.

Jonathan Loáisiga pitched the ninth inning to earn the win, improving to 7-3. Brandyn Garcia retired all three batters in the 10th for his fifth save.

The victory moved Arizona back to a half-game lead over the San Diego Padres for the National League’s third wild-card position. Houston’s three-game winning streak ended, although the Astros remained three games ahead of the Texas Rangers in the American League West.

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