D-backs' Corbin Carroll & Ketel Marte star in the NL's 6-6 All-Star Game win on July 16, 2025. See how Carroll's historic homer led the NL to victory!
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
If you were worried the All-Star break would be a quiet one for the Diamondbacks, think again. Arizona's stars shone brightest under the national spotlight, with Corbin Carroll and Ketel Marte putting on a clinic and leading the National League to a thrilling 6-6 victory, ultimately decided by a historic Home Run Derby tiebreaker. It was a night that put the D-backs front and center, reminding the league what Arizona baseball is all about.
Corbin Carroll becomes the first Diamondback in franchise history to hit a home run in the All-Star Game.
The D-backs wasted no time making their presence felt. Ketel Marte stepped to the plate for his first at-bat and delivered a clutch two-run double, plating superstars Shohei Ohtani and Ronald Acuña Jr. to give the NL an early spark. Not to be outdone, Corbin Carroll etched his name in the franchise history books, launching a solo home run that sent the dugout and D-backs fans everywhere into a frenzy. It was the first-ever All-Star Game homer by a Diamondback, a truly special moment for the young outfielder.
The game wasn't just about offense. Eugenio Suárez, our third All-Star, showed incredible toughness. After getting hit by a pitch, he shook it off to make a stellar bare-handed play later in the game, proving his grit on the big stage. The game itself ended in a 6-6 tie, leading to a first-of-its-kind Home Run Derby tiebreaker to decide the winner. It was a wild, unforgettable conclusion to a game where Arizona's finest played a starring role.
While the All-Star Game provided fireworks, things were quiet elsewhere. There were no roster moves, trade rumors, or major farm system updates to report. And honestly? That's a good thing. It allows the team, and the fans, to simply soak in the success of the first half and recharge. With the trade deadline still a couple of weeks away, the focus remains squarely on the talented roster that got us here.
With the All-Star festivities now in the rearview mirror, the focus shifts back to the regular season. The D-backs will look to ride this wave of national recognition and positive energy into the second half. If the performances of Marte, Carroll, and Suárez are any indication, this team is rested, ready, and poised to make a serious push. Let's get back to Chase Field and keep this momentum rolling!
