Diamondbacks rally to tie in ninth as Smith hits walk-off against Yankees
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Last updated Sep 20, 2026

The Arizona Diamondbacks faced the New York Yankees on September 19, 2026. Pavin Smith hit a walk-off home run in the ninth inning, capping a comeback that tied the game after trailing 3-2. New York had taken the lead earlier on home runs by Heliot Ramos and Austin Wells. The game featured a celebration for the Diamondbacks' 25th anniversary of their 2001 World Series victory.
- •Diamondbacks scored twice in the fifth to take a brief lead, 2-1.
- •New York responded with back-to-back home runs in the sixth inning.
- •Smith's walk-off home run concluded a comeback for Arizona.
- •Game featured a 25th anniversary celebration for the 2001 championship team.
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