Ildemaro Vargas delivers walk-off single to secure Diamondbacks win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 5:59 AM
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
The Arizona Diamondbacks secured a dramatic 6-5 victory over the Oakland Athletics on July 21, 2026, with Ildemaro Vargas hitting a walk-off single. The game, held at Chase Field, saw the D-Backs leading 4-2 before Oakland tied it up with a two-run home run in the ninth. The Athletics later took a 5-4 lead in the 10th, but Arizona loaded the bases, allowing Vargas to punch a pitch through the infield for the win. This victory has significance as the Diamondbacks continue to push for a spot in the postseason amidst a tight National League wild-card race.
- •Diamondbacks win 6-5 in extra innings against Athletics.
- •Ildemaro Vargas hits a walk-off single in the 10th inning.
- •Diamondbacks had a 4-2 lead before Athletics tied the game.
- •Jonah Heim gave Athletics a 5-4 lead with a sacrifice fly.
- •Arizona loaded the bases before Vargas' game-winning hit.
- 5:59 AMYahoo Sports — Diamondbacks fans can’t believe the pitch Ildemaro Vargas turned into a walk-off
"PHOENIX — Arizona Diamondbacks fans celebrated not only a dramatic walk-off win Tuesday night, but also the unconventional swing that delivered the decisive hit in the club’s 6-5 victory. Jul 21, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Athletics catcher Shea Langeliers (23) celebrates with teammates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run in the eighth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field.
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