Corbin Carroll's 20th HR powered the D-backs past the Blue Jays 9-5 on June 20, 2025. Ryne Nelson shined on the mound for Arizona's fourth straight win.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
The Arizona Diamondbacks are officially on a roll. Riding a wave of offensive firepower, the D-backs dismantled the Toronto Blue Jays 9-5 on Friday night, extending their winning streak to an impressive four games. The victory was punctuated by a massive milestone for superstar Corbin Carroll, who launched his 20th home run of the season, cementing his status as one of the league's premier power-speed threats.
With his 20th home run of the season, Corbin Carroll has officially put the league on notice, providing the power surge that has ignited the Diamondbacks' current winning streak.
The bats were alive and well against Toronto. Beyond Carroll's milestone blast, the entire lineup contributed to the nine-run outburst, with several players collecting multi-hit games. On the mound, Ryne Nelson was sharp, navigating the potent Blue Jays lineup for five innings while allowing just a single run. He struck out four, walked two, and earned the win to improve his season record to 4-2. It was a complete team effort that showcased the D-backs' ability to win in convincing fashion.
The victory came with some sobering news. The team placed standout catcher Gabriel Moreno on the 10-day injured list with a right-hand contusion, a significant blow given his defensive prowess and leadership with the pitching staff. To fill the void, veteran catcher Aramis Garcia was called up from Triple-A Reno, where he's been performing well. To make room on the 40-man roster, reliever Christian Montes De Oca was transferred to the 60-day IL, signaling a longer recovery from his elbow inflammation and further thinning the bullpen depth.
While the big league club deals with injuries, the future continues to look incredibly bright down on the farm. Top prospect Jordan Lawlar had a monster night for the Reno Aces, going 3-for-5 with three RBIs. Lawlar's consistent production at the Triple-A level is impossible to ignore, and he remains the most exciting potential call-up should the team need an infield spark later this season. His development is a massive storyline for fans to follow.
The Diamondbacks showed impressive resilience, securing a big win despite losing a key player in Moreno. As they look to extend their winning streak, the challenge will be to maintain this offensive momentum and see how the new catching tandem of Herrera and Garcia handles the pitching staff. All eyes are on this hot streak to see if it's the start of a major mid-season push.
