Diamondbacks rally past Reds 5-3 with Vargas' key triple
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 12:02 AM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
The Arizona Diamondbacks secured a 5-3 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday in Phoenix. Trailing 3-1 in the seventh inning, Ildemaro Vargas hit a two-run triple to propel Arizona to a four-run inning, clinching the series win. The Diamondbacks remain two games behind the San Diego Padres for the final NL wild-card spot. Kevin Ginkel earned his second save of the season as he struck out Tyler Stephenson to end the game. The Reds had initially taken a 3-0 lead in the third inning.
- •Ildemaro Vargas hit a decisive two-run triple in the seventh inning.
- •The Diamondbacks scored four runs in the seventh to take the lead.
- •Arizona remains two games behind the Padres for the final NL wild-card spot.
- •The Reds led 3-0 after the third inning before the comeback.
- •Kevin Ginkel secured his second save by striking out Tyler Stephenson.
- 12:02 AMYahoo Sports — Ildemaro Vargas’ 2-run triple highlights rally that pushes the Diamondbacks past Reds 5-3
- 11:19 PMYahoo Sports — Ildemaro Vargas' 2-run triple highlights rally that pushes the Diamondbacks past Reds 5-3
"Ildemaro Vargas hit a go-ahead, two-run triple in a decisive four-run seventh inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks rallied for a 5-3 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday to win the series and keep pace in the National League playoff race. The D-backs remain two games behind the San Diego Padres for the final NL wild-card spot. Trailing 3-1 in the seventh, Arizona loaded the bases with no outs against starter Andrew Abbott.
"The D-backs remain two games behind the San Diego Padres for the final NL wild-card spot.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 12:02 AMIldemaro Vargas’ 2-run triple highlights rally that pushes the Diamondbacks past Reds 5-3
The D-backs remain two games behind the San Diego Padres for the final NL wild-card spot.
- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 11:19 PMIldemaro Vargas' 2-run triple highlights rally that pushes the Diamondbacks past Reds 5-3
Ildemaro Vargas hit a go-ahead, two-run triple in a decisive four-run seventh inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks rallied for a 5-3 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday to win the series and keep pace in the National League playoff race. The D-backs remain two games behind the San Diego Padres for the final NL wild-card spot. Trailing 3-1 in the seventh, Arizona loaded the bases with no outs against starter Andrew Abbott.
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