Lourdes Gurriel Jr. drives Arizona Diamondbacks to victory over Kansas City Royals
4 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 6:50 PM
Last updated Sep 9, 2026
The Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the Kansas City Royals 5-3 on Tuesday night in an 11-inning game held in Kansas City. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. secured the win with an RBI triple in the 11th inning after a misplayed ball in right-center field, followed by a sacrifice fly from Ketel Marte. Corbin Burnes made his return to the mound for the Diamondbacks, pitching three innings and striking out two in his first appearance since June 2025. The Royals forced extra innings after John Rave hit a two-run home run in the ninth. Ryan Walston earned his first career win and save, while Anthony Gose took the loss for Kansas City. The two teams are scheduled to conclude their series on Wednesday, with Daniel Lynch IV set to start for the Royals against Merrill Kelly.
- •Lourdes Gurriel Jr. hit an RBI triple in the 11th inning to break the 3-3 tie.
- •Corbin Burnes pitched three innings, allowing two hits and two walks in his return.
- •Ryan Walston earned his first career win and save in two innings of relief.
- •John Rave kept the Royals in contention with a two-run homer in the ninth.
- •Daniel Lynch IV and Merrill Kelly are slated to start the series finale on Wednesday.
- 6:50 PMYahoo Sports — Corbin Burnes returns to MLB mound after Tommy John surgery
- 4:54 AMESPN MLB — D-backs outlast Royals in Burnes' return from TJ surgery
- 3:24 AMYahoo Sports — Gurriel's RBI triple in the 11th gives Diamondbacks a 5-3 win over Royals in Burnes' return
- 9:00 PMArizona Sports — Diamondbacks make series of roster moves ahead of Corbin Burnes’ return - Arizona Sports
- 3:23 PMArizona Sports — Corbin Burnes to make long-awaited return. Here’s what to expect - Arizona Sports
"Lourdes Gurriel Jr. hit an RBI triple in the 11th inning, Corbin Burnes made his return after a 15-month recovery from Tommy John surgery, and the Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the Kansas City Royals 5-3 in 11 innings on Tuesday night. Ryan Waldschmidt advanced Ildemaro Vargas to third on a leadoff sacrifice bunt, and Gurriel drove in Vargas after Matthew Lugo missed the catch in right-center field.
"Corbin Burnes made his return after a 15-month recovery from Tommy John surgery to help the Diamondbacks beat the Royals 5-3 in 11 innings on Tuesday.
"After elbow surgery and a teres major strain, Corbin Burnes' road back has not gone exactly to plan, but he was steadfast on pitching this season.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 6:50 PMCorbin Burnes returns to MLB mound after Tommy John surgery
Corbin Burnes returned from Tommy John surgery with the Diamondbacks on Sept. 8, and Freddy Peralta did the Brewers a solid with the Rays.
- ESPN MLBSep 9, 2026, 4:54 AMD-backs outlast Royals in Burnes' return from TJ surgery
Corbin Burnes made his return after a 15-month recovery from Tommy John surgery to help the Diamondbacks beat the Royals 5-3 in 11 innings on Tuesday.
- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 3:24 AMGurriel's RBI triple in the 11th gives Diamondbacks a 5-3 win over Royals in Burnes' return
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. hit an RBI triple in the 11th inning, Corbin Burnes made his return after a 15-month recovery from Tommy John surgery, and the Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the Kansas City Royals 5-3 in 11 innings on Tuesday night. Ryan Waldschmidt advanced Ildemaro Vargas to third on a leadoff sacrifice bunt, and Gurriel drove in Vargas after Matthew Lugo missed the catch in right-center field.
- Arizona SportsSep 8, 2026, 9:00 PMDiamondbacks make series of roster moves ahead of Corbin Burnes’ return - Arizona Sports
Corbin Burnes has officially been reinstated from the 60-day injured list in an exciting roster shuffle for the D-backs.
- Arizona SportsSep 8, 2026, 3:23 PMCorbin Burnes to make long-awaited return. Here’s what to expect - Arizona Sports
After elbow surgery and a teres major strain, Corbin Burnes' road back has not gone exactly to plan, but he was steadfast on pitching this season.
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