Ketel Marte Powers Diamondbacks to Victory Over Braves
Atlanta, GA — Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte showcased his incredible power on Tuesday night, launching two home runs in the first three innings against Atlanta Braves starter Spencer Strider. Marte’s impressive performance helped lead the Diamondbacks to an 8-3 victory at Truist Park.
Marte, alongside teammate Corbin Carroll, who also hit two home runs, combined for seven RBIs, solidifying their offense. With his two homers, Marte climbed to third on the Diamondbacks’ all-time RBIs list, surpassing Steve Finley with 481 RBIs. Only Paul Goldschmidt (710) and Luis Gonzalez (774) stand ahead of him in franchise history.
In his first at-bat, Marte fell behind 0-2 but capitalized on a poorly placed changeup, smashing it 445 feet—an awe-inspiring shot that gave Arizona an early 1-0 lead. The power of the hit was evident as Braves right fielder Ronald Acuña Jr. hardly reacted before the ball landed.
Marte’s second home run came in his next at-bat, where he connected with a fastball to hit a blistering line drive that cleared the wall, reaching an exit velocity of 113.2 mph. This marked his 10th home run of the season and his third multi-homer game in 2025, contributing to a 4-0 lead for the Diamondbacks.
Notably, Marte is one of only two players in Major League Baseball to hit 10 home runs in fewer than 140 plate appearances this season, joining Mike Trout of the Los Angeles Angels.
With this standout performance, the Diamondbacks continue to solidify their position in the race for the playoffs, with Marte proving to be a potent offensive weapon.
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