Ketel Marte’s Ninth-Inning Homer Lifts Diamondbacks Over Rangers 3-2 in Arlington Thriller (August 12, 2025)

Tuesday, August 12th, 2025

Ketel Marte Powers Arizona Diamondbacks to 3-2 Win Over Texas Rangers

The Arizona Diamondbacks secured a thrilling 3-2 victory over the Texas Rangers with a clutch solo home run by Ketel Marte in the ninth inning at Globe Life Field. Marte’s deep shot to left field came with two outs, sealing the win for Arizona in dramatic fashion.

Marte Delivers Game-Winning Heroics

The decisive moment came after Jose Herrera and Geraldo Perdomo both struck out in the ninth. With the count risen and pressure mounting, Marte launched a homer off Texas reliever Danny Coulombe, breaking a 2-2 tie and giving the Diamondbacks the edge they needed. Marte had a standout night, also driving in the tying run in the seventh inning after a sequence of defensive errors by the Rangers.

Pitching Performances Shape Tight Contest

Jalen Beeks earned the win for Arizona, delivering 1 2/3 hitless innings in relief. Rookie Juan Morillo was called on in the ninth and notched his first MLB save, closing out the game with poise. For Texas, starter Jack Leiter pitched five solid innings, surrendering just four hits, one of which was a Blaze Alexander solo home run in the third inning.

Anthony DeSclafani started for the Diamondbacks, allowing two runs in three innings. The Rangers' offense was limited to just four hits through the night, and Texas went 0-for-9 with runners in scoring position, leaving seven men stranded on base.

Defensive Miscues Prove Costly for Rangers

The seventh inning was pivotal for Arizona, as two Rangers errors—one throwing mistake by pitcher Robert Garcia and a fielding error by third baseman Josh Jung—paved the way for the Diamondbacks to tie the game. These missteps opened the door for Marte’s critical RBI that evened the contest before his eventual game-winner in the ninth.

Updated Standings and Streaks

The Diamondbacks, currently 6.5 games back in the National League wild-card race, have now won four of their last five contests. Notably, Arizona’s last five saves dating to July 20 have each come from different pitchers, underscoring the team’s bullpen depth. The Rangers, who took the series opener, remain 6.5 games out of first place in the AL West and trail the last wild-card spot by 3.5 games.

Key Moments and Stats

Key moment: Two Rangers infield errors in the seventh inning allowed Arizona to tie the game.
Key stat: Texas went 0-for-9 with runners in scoring position and left seven runners on base.

Up Next

The series concludes Wednesday afternoon, with the Rangers sending right-hander Merrill Kelly (9-7, 3.38 ERA), recently acquired from Arizona, to the mound against the Diamondbacks' Zac Gallen (9-12, 5.31 ERA).

In summary

The Arizona Diamondbacks edged the Texas Rangers 3-2 thanks to Ketel Marte’s ninth-inning home run and key defensive errors by Texas. Pitching, timely hitting, and late-game drama defined a closely-fought MLB matchup that keeps both teams firmly in their respective playoff hunts. Stay tuned as the Diamondbacks and Rangers battle in the series finale, with Arizona looking to build on their momentum in the playoff race.

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