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Nolan Arenado’s 2-run homer lifts the Diamondbacks past the Astros 3-2
Arenado’s 22nd homer put Arizona ahead for good, and Eduardo Rodríguez and Kevin Ginkel combined to hold Houston to two runs.
- On Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026, Nolan Arenado hit a two-run homer in the third inning to lead the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 3-2 victory over the Houston Astros in Houston.
- Lefty Eduardo Rodriguez allowed just one run over six innings, improving to 15-5, to anchor Arizona's narrow victory and extend his road-start dominance.
- Third-Inning drama saw shortstop Geraldo Perdomo struck by a 93-mph line drive from teammate Ketel Marte, leaving him with a head contusion that forced his early exit.
- Maintaining their wild-card playoff position, the Diamondbacks designated Max Kepler for assignment and recalled designated hitter Adrian Del Castillo from Triple-A Reno.
- The team travels to Kansas City on Monday, Sept. 7, where Diamondbacks TBA will face Royals LHP Noah Cameron in the series opener.
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Nolan Arenado connected a two-run home run to guide the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 3-2 victory on Sunday over the Houston Astros.
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Total News Sources14
Leaning Left7Leaning Right2Center4Last UpdatedBias Distribution54% Left
Bias Distribution
- 54% of the sources lean Left
54% Left
L 54%
C 31%
15%
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