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MLB·RECAP·June 17, 2026 06:35 PM ET

Diamondbacks Route Angels 8-1 Behind Carroll's Grand Slam

Carroll grand slam fuels 8-1 series-clinching win.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jun 171 min read
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FINAL: Diamondbacks 8, Angels 1 https://t.co/qdz6tcU9Kr

What happened: The Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the Los Angeles Angels 8-1 on Wednesday, securing a series victory at Chase Field. Corbin Carroll broke the game open with a second-inning grand slam, while veteran starter Eduardo Rodriguez delivered a dominant performance to earn the win.

Why it matters: The victory moves the Arizona Diamondbacks to 38-36 as they climb the National League standings. Starter Eduardo Rodriguez reached a major career milestone in the win, recording his 100th MLB victory after allowing just one run over seven innings.

By the numbers: Arizona: 38-36, 11 hits. Los Angeles: 30-45, 6 hits. Corbin Carroll: 1-4, Grand Slam, 4 RBI. Eduardo Rodriguez: 7.0 IP, 1 ER, 5 K, Win. Series: Arizona leads 3-0.

What to watch: Arizona looks to maintain their winning form in their upcoming series, while the Angels return home to snap their current skid.

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