Ketel Marte smashes 443-foot homer in finale game vs Padres
In the Arizona Diamondbacks' regular-season finale, Ketel Marte crushed a 443-foot homer, breaking a 15-inning scoreless streak and powering Arizona to an 11-2 win over the San Diego Padres at Chase Field. With this victory, the D-backs have managed to keep their playoff hopes alive. Here we dive into Marte's baseball career stats and the D-backs' postseason chances.
Crucial victory for the D-backs to keep playoff hopes alive
The D-backs' 11-2 victory over the Padres, highlighted by strong pitching and timely hitting, pushed their record to 89-73, keeping their playoff hopes alive. However, to clinch an NL Wild Card spot, they need the Atlanta Braves or New York Mets to sweep the other team in their hurricane-delayed doubleheader on Monday. If Arizona secure a Wild Card, they'll face Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday.
Arizona topple San Diego 11-2 in exciting season finale
The Diamondbacks rallied with six hits, knocking Padres starter Martin Perez out of the game. Christian Walker's double, contributions from Randal Grichuk and Eugenio Suarez, set up Marte's 36th home run. Marte delivered two RBIs, two hits, and a run in five at-bats, while Brandon Pfaadt tallied five strikeouts over 5.1 innings pitched during the D-backs' crucial 11-2 win.
Marte's 2023 season highlights and 2024 season so far
In 2023, Marte recorded 25 home runs, 82 RBIs, and a .276 batting average across 150 games. Meanwhile, his 2024 season is even more impressive, with him scoring 36 home runs, batting in 95 RBIs, and an impressive .292 average so far. Now it reamins to be seen if the second baseman can carry his stellar form into the playoffs if Arizona make it.
Second baseman's regular and postseasosn career stats
As a second baseman Marte has played 1,104 regular-season games, collecting 1,137 hits, 143 home runs, and 515 RBIs with a .280 career average including 601 runs. Meanwhile, in the postseason, he's been even more clutch, hitting .344 with 3 home runs and 13 RBIs across 21 games, including a stellar .412 average in 2017.
