Gabriel Moreno's 3-run homer powers the D-backs to a 10-3 rout of the Mariners on June 11, 2025. See how Arizona's offense exploded to complete the sweep.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
That's how you finish a homestand. The Arizona Diamondbacks didn't just beat the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday; they dismantled them, cruising to a 10-3 victory to secure a much-needed series sweep. The offense was firing on all cylinders, but it was catcher Gabriel Moreno who delivered the knockout blow, launching a three-run homer that ignited the Chase Field crowd and put the game firmly out of reach.
Gabriel Moreno sent a Trent Thornton offering into the desert night, a 3-run blast that blew the game wide open and capped a decisive five-run sixth inning.
The game was in hand, but the D-backs decided to add some insurance in the bottom of the sixth. And then some more. The inning started innocently enough with a Lourdes Gurriel Jr. double, but it quickly escalated into a full-blown rally. The exclamation point came from Gabriel Moreno, who turned on a pitch from Trent Thornton and sent it soaring for a three-run shot, extending the lead to a comfortable 9-2. When the dust settled, it was a five-run frame for Arizona. The offensive outburst wasn't limited to one inning, however. The team racked up 13 hits, with Moreno, Gurriel Jr., and Ketel Marte all enjoying multi-hit performances. It was the kind of top-to-bottom production that wins ballgames.
While the bats stole the show, Eduardo Rodriguez quietly delivered his best start of the season. E-Rod was sharp over six innings, allowing just two runs while striking out seven Mariners to earn his first win of the year (1-3). It's a huge confidence booster for the veteran lefty. On the roster front, the bullpen got a familiar face back. The team announced that right-hander Kevin Ginkel was recalled from Triple-A Reno. Ginkel's presence adds another high-leverage arm to the back end of the bullpen. To make room, Christian Montes De Oca was placed on the 15-day injured list, a move that hopefully is a short-term issue for the hard-throwing reliever.
With a dominant sweep in the books and the offense looking alive and well, the Diamondbacks have some serious momentum. The key now is to bottle this energy and take it on the road. This is the brand of baseball we've been waiting to see—strong starting pitching, relentless offense, and a flair for the dramatic. Let's see if they can keep it rolling.
