D-backs crush White Sox 10-0 on June 24, 2025, behind Pavin Smith's two homers, but the win is overshadowed by a major injury to star Corbin Carroll.
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Pavin Smith's 416-foot solo shot in the fourth marked his second career multi-homer game, a desperately needed breakout from a player who entered the contest with a .158 batting average in June.
The toughest news of the day came off the field. An MRI and CT scan revealed a chip fracture in Corbin Carroll's left wrist, an injury that will land him on the 10-day injured list. The team is currently seeking additional medical opinions, and there is no official timetable for his return. Losing a player of Carroll's caliber is a major setback. In his absence, the D-backs will rely on a combination of Randal Grichuk and Tim Tawa to handle duties in right field, a tall order for any player trying to fill the shoes of a reigning Rookie of the Year.
While the Carroll news cast a pall, Pavin Smith did everything he could to lift the team's spirits. Smith was the offensive catalyst, going 2-for-4 with two home runs and four RBIs. His three-run blast in the second inning blew the game open early, and he added a solo shot in the fourth for good measure. It was a massive performance for Smith, who has struggled at the plate for most of June. The hope is that this two-homer night is a sign of things to come and not just a flash in the pan.
The offensive explosion wasn't limited to Smith. The D-backs got on the board in the first with a two-run double from Josh Naylor and never looked back. Ketel Marte joined the home run parade with a solo shot of his own, while Gabriel Moreno and Geraldo Perdomo chipped in with multi-hit games. On the mound, Ryne Nelson was masterful. The right-hander tossed six shutout innings, scattering five hits and striking out seven White Sox batters to earn the win and continue his solid season.
In a move to bolster depth at a key position, the D-backs also made a change behind the plate. The team signed veteran catcher James McCann to a new contract. To make room on the 40-man roster, fellow catcher Aramis Garcia was designated for assignment. The move provides Arizona with more experience and a steady hand to help manage the pitching staff through a critical stretch of the season.
At 40-38, the Diamondbacks are back on the right side of .500, but the road ahead just got significantly tougher. The elation from Tuesday's blowout is tempered by the reality of losing a dynamic player like Corbin Carroll. The challenge now is for the 'next man up' to truly deliver and for breakout performers like Pavin Smith to prove this wasn't a one-night wonder. The team's resilience will be tested as they navigate the coming weeks without their star right fielder.
