Diamondbacks Slam Marlins

     The Arizona Diamondbacks knocked off the Miami Marlins 9-6 at loanDepot park on Monday night. The Marlins begin a six-game homestand after going 2-3 on their road trip. The Diamondbacks played over the weekend across the state versus the Tampa Bay Rays. Marlins infielder Connor Norby made his team debut. 

     Arizona(70-56) rocketed out to a 4-0 lead in the top of the third. Adrian Del Castillo walloped a grand-slam homer to center field on a 3-1 pitch for his third home run of the year. Jake McCarthy, Lourdes Gurriel Jr. and Pavin Smith scored in front of him on the play.

     Miami(46-79) chipped away at a five-run margin and scored two runs in the bottom of the fifth to make it 5-4. The Diamondbacks extended their lead with two runs in the seventh inning and two runs in the eighth inning for a 9-4 advantage.