Good afternoon and welcome to the sports table. In a thrilling game that came down to the wire, the Arizona Diamondbacks earned a crucial 2-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 3 of the National League Championship Series. This win keeps the Diamondbacks from falling into a daunting 0-3 deficit in the series.
The game was full of tension, and it looked like the Diamondbacks were on the verge of another loss. However, Ketel Marte emerged as Arizona’s hero, delivering a clutch performance to secure the win for his team.
The Phillies had taken the lead in the top of the seventh inning when Bryce Harper scored on a wild pitch by Ryan Thompson. But the Diamondbacks showed resilience and determination, managing to tie the score in the bottom of the inning. Lourdes Gurriel Jr.’s RBI double. sent Alek Thomas home, setting the stage for a thrilling ninth inning.
With the game on the line, the Diamondbacks turned to Ketel Marte, and he performed spectacularly. Facing a bases-loaded situation, Marte showed nerves of steel and broke up a leadoff single by Craig Kimbrel. That sparked wild celebrations at Chase Field as the Diamondbacks celebrated a much-needed win.
Marte’s heroics have cemented his place in baseball history. He is now one of six players in MLB history to have a hit in each of his last 12 postseason games, a remarkable streak dating back to 2017. His teammate, first baseman Christian Walker, expressed the his admiration for Marte’s abilities, saying. , “Marte does it all year for us. I’ve been watching this guy do this for four or five years. It’s not a surprise. He’s one of the best hitters I’ve ever been around. He knows when to let it fly. He knows when to tone it down and throw one down the field. He executes, day in and day out.”
As the series shifts to Game 4 on Friday, all eyes will be on the Diamondbacks to see if they can use this win as a springboard to tie the NLCS. The Phillies, who looked unbeatable early in the series, will be eager to bounce back and regain control. It promises to be another exciting matchup in what has been an exciting series so far. Stay tuned for all the action.
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