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Perdomo, Carroll homer in 7-run 7th in Diamondbacks' 12-8 win over the Guardians
Geraldo Perdomo had four hits and three RBIs as Arizona scored seven in the seventh and held off a Cleveland comeback.
On Saturday, the Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the Cleveland Guardians 12-8, with Geraldo Perdomo and Corbin Carroll homering during a seven-run seventh inning for their fourth straight victory.
Rhys Hoskins and Chase DeLauter homered to give Cleveland an early lead, but the Diamondbacks tied the game at 2 in the fifth inning following a fielder's choice.
Perdomo recorded four hits and three RBIs, with Arizona sending 10 batters to the plate during the seventh inning while holding the second National League wild-card spot.
Despite a five-run rally in the eighth inning, Cleveland fell to 56-56, marking the first time the Guardians reached.500 since May 10 with Steven Kwan collecting three hits.
Sunday's series finale features Arizona right-hander Merrill Kelly facing Cleveland righty Gavin Williams, as the Guardians aim to recover from a 5-10 stretch since the All-Star break.
The Arizona team achieved their fourth victory followed by beating Cleveland 12-8, highlighting the home runs of Perdomo and Carroll in the seventh.The Dominican shortfield shone with four hits and three boosts, while Mexican Carrillo added the win by not allowing races in two innings.