Arenado's 385-Foot Blast Powers D-Backs Past Astros

A Long Ball Changes the Momentum

Nolan Arenado’s 385-foot home run to left center was the defining moment of a tight contest at Daikin Park. The Diamondbacks defeated the Astros 3-2 on Sunday, September 6, 2026, in front of a crowd of 39,478. The victory improved Arizona’s record to 76-68, while Houston fell to 73-71.

The Scoring Sequence

Houston struck first in the first inning when Alvarez hit a home run to right field, traveling 337 feet. The Diamondbacks responded in the second with a sacrifice fly by McCann to left, allowing Carroll to score and tie the game at 1-1. In the third inning, Arenado connected with a powerful shot to left center that carried 385 feet.

That home run brought in Marte, giving Arizona a 3-1 lead. The Astros managed to pull one run back in the eighth inning when Wade Jr. singled to left, allowing Altuve to score and Walker to reach second base.

Pitching Performance

Eduardo Rodriguez earned the win for Arizona, pitching six innings while allowing three hits and one earned run. He walked two batters and struck out six. Kevin Ginkel recorded the save, pitching one inning with no hits, no earned runs, and three strikeouts.

For Houston, Peter Lambert took the loss after seven innings. He allowed seven hits and three earned runs while striking out six batters without issuing a walk.

Relief Efforts

Juan Morillo pitched two-thirds of an inning, allowing one hit and one strikeout. Brandyn Garcia pitched one-third of an inning without allowing a hit. Jonathan Loaisiga pitched one inning, allowing three hits and one earned run while striking out two.

On the Houston side, Miguel Ullola pitched one inning, allowing one hit and striking out one batter without issuing a walk. Bryan Abreu also pitched one inning, allowing one hit and striking out one.

Sources

https://www.espn.com/mlb/game/_/gameId/401816834