Naylor hits grand slam in 11th and Diamondbacks recover to beat Mariners 8-4

Josh Naylor’s grand slam in the 11th inning led the Arizona Diamondbacks to an 8-4 victory over the Seattle Mariners on June 9. Naylor, who recorded three hits and five RBIs, played a crucial role in ending the Diamondbacks' three-game losing streak. The game shifted dramatically in the ninth inning when closer Justin Martinez left due to tightness in his pitching elbow, allowing the Mariners to rally and tie the game with a two-run homer from Dominic Canzone. Canzone, who joined the Mariners from Arizona at the trade deadline, made an immediate impact after being called up from Triple-A. Merrill Kelly dominated on the mound for Arizona, pitching six shutout innings, while Corbin Carroll opened the scoring with a leadoff homer.

Key defensive plays, such as Carroll's sliding catch in the 11th, helped preserve the victory. The Mariners have now lost 11 of their last 15 games, highlighting their recent struggles. The Diamondbacks look to build on this momentum in their next matchup against the Mariners.