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Arizona Diamondbacks secure series victory over Houston Astros

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 6, 2026, 9:11 PM

Last updated Sep 6, 2026

Arizona Diamondbacks secure series victory over Houston Astros

Summary

The Arizona Diamondbacks earned a series win against the Houston Astros on September 6, 2026, at Daikin Park in Houston. During the third inning, Geraldo Perdomo left the game after being struck in the helmet by a ball hit by Ketel Marte. Eduardo Rodriguez pitched six innings for the Diamondbacks, allowing one earned run and striking out six batters. Nolan Arenado hit a two-run home run in the third inning to provide the decisive lead. The game remained active in the seventh inning following a pitching change. The victory strengthens the Diamondbacks' position in the race for the final National League Wild Card spot.

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•Nolan Arenado hit a go-ahead two-run home run in the third inning.
•Geraldo Perdomo left the game in the third inning after a head injury.
•Eduardo Rodriguez earned the win after allowing one run over six innings.
•Yordan Alvarez accounted for the only Houston Astros run with a solo home run.

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9:11 PMYahoo Sports — Despite injury, the Diamondbacks earn a series win against Houston

What they're saying

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The Diamondbacks came into the game looking for a series win, and with a little bit of luck, putting some more space between their competition for the final NL Wild Card spot. Having Eduardo Rodriguez on the mound was a point in their favor, but the offense still RVSP’d maybe when invited to the game. […]
— Yahoo Sports

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