Geno's Grand Goodbye: Suárez Slam Sweeps Mariners, Pushes D-backs to .500

• Eugenio Suárez hits a go-ahead grand slam in the sixth inning.
• The Diamondbacks defeated the Mariners 5-2, completing a three-game sweep.
• The victory brings the Arizona Diamondbacks' season record to .500.
• Suárez's home run was his 295th, moving him to 3rd all-time among Venezuelan-born players.
• Eduardo Rodriguez pitched 6 1/3 innings, allowing only two runs for the win.

It was the kind of moment that can define a season. With the game knotted at 2-2 in the bottom of the sixth, bases loaded, Eugenio Suárez stepped to the plate and did what he does best: change the game with one swing. His towering grand slam sent Chase Field into a frenzy, secured a 5-2 victory over the Seattle Mariners, and more importantly, completed a vital three-game sweep that pushed the Diamondbacks back to a .500 record on the season.

With his 295th career home run, Eugenio Suárez moved past Magglio Ordóñez for third all-time among Venezuelan-born MLB players.

The Sixth-Inning Explosion

For five innings, Wednesday's finale was a tense pitcher's duel. But the D-backs offense came alive in the sixth. It started with the speed and savvy of Corbin Carroll and Ketel Marte, who led off with back-to-back singles. After a walk to Josh Naylor loaded the bases, the stage was set for Suárez. He demolished a pitch from Bryan Woo, sending it 410 feet for his third grand slam of the year. The blast not only gave Arizona the lead but also etched his name further into the history books. For good measure, Pavin Smith followed up with a solo shot, capping a five-run inning that decided the game.

Steady Eddie and a Bullpen Shuffle

While the offense provided the fireworks, Eduardo Rodriguez delivered the stability on the mound. E-Rod was sharp, going 6 1/3 innings and allowing just two runs while striking out five to earn his second win. He kept the team in the game, paving the way for the late-inning heroics. The bullpen also did its job, with Juan Morillo coming in to extinguish a seventh-inning threat by inducing a crucial double play. That kind of reliable relief pitching will be key moving forward, and the team made a move to bolster it this week by recalling righty Kevin Ginkel from Triple-A Reno. In a corresponding move, Christian Montes De Oca was placed on the 15-day IL.

Sweeping any team is tough, but doing it to cap off a homestand and climb back to .500 feels different. The Diamondbacks (34-34) carry a wave of momentum into their next series with a chance to finally get over the hump and into winning territory. With the offense clicking and the pitching staff finding its groove, the Snakes are looking more dangerous than ever as they head into the weekend.