Lourdes Gurriel Jr.'s Walk-Off Single Lifts Diamondbacks Over Reds 6-5 in 11 Innings: Gabriel Moreno Homers in Triumphant Return

Saturday, August 23rd, 2025

Arizona Diamondbacks Edge Cincinnati Reds 6-5 in 11-Inning Thriller

The Arizona Diamondbacks staged a dramatic walk-off win against the Cincinnati Reds, securing a 6-5 victory in 11 innings. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. delivered the decisive hit, singling into right-center to drive in Corbin Carroll and seal the contest at Chase Field.

Game Highlights

Lourdes Gurriel Jr.'s leadoff single in the 11th inning off Reds pitcher Scott Barlow brought home the speedy Corbin Carroll, who began the extra frame on second base. The hit capped a back-and-forth battle where momentum swung both ways throughout the night.

Gabriel Moreno, freshly activated from the injured list after missing over two months with a broken finger, made an immediate impact for Arizona. His towering three-run home run in the third inning—his sixth of the season—vaulted the Diamondbacks to a 4-2 lead early in the game.

Extra-Inning Drama

The Reds seized a 5-4 advantage in the 10th, capitalizing on a throwing error by Diamondbacks pitcher John Curtiss. Arizona answered swiftly, with Ketel Marte notching a clutch RBI single after a demanding 13-pitch at-bat against Graham Ashcraft, tying the score and forcing yet another extra inning.

Reds Rally and Diamondbacks' Response

Cincinnati initially trailed 4-2 but chipped away at the deficit. In the sixth inning, Austin Hays drove in Elly De La Cruz—who led off with a triple—on a groundout, making it 4-3. De La Cruz tied the contest with an RBI single in the eighth.

Arizona starter Ryne Nelson pitched six innings, yielding three runs on four hits with six strikeouts and two walks. Jalen Beeks held the Reds scoreless in the 11th to earn his fourth win of the season.

On the other side, Cincinnati’s Zack Littell endured a tough outing, needing 77 pitches to complete three innings while allowing four runs on four hits and three walks, with three strikeouts.

Key Moment

The turning point in the 11th inning came after the Diamondbacks' walk-off. Elly De La Cruz lined into a double play to end the top of the frame, with Geraldo Perdomo snagging the ball at shortstop and firing to Blaze Alexander for the third out, doubling up TJ Friedl at third.

Key Stat

With this win, Arizona improved its record in extra-inning games to 6-9 for the season.

Up Next

The series continues as the Reds send left-hander Andrew Abbott (8-3, 2.28 ERA) to the mound against Diamondbacks right-hander Nabil Crismatt (0-0, 1.80 ERA) on Saturday.

In Summary

The Arizona Diamondbacks outlasted the Cincinnati Reds in an exciting 6-5 win in 11 innings. Key performances by Gabriel Moreno, returning from injury, Lourdes Gurriel Jr.'s walk-off single, and Ketel Marte’s clutch hitting propelled Arizona to victory. Both teams showed resilience, but the Diamondbacks made the most of their extra-inning opportunity. Fans can expect more high-intensity action as the series continues.

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