The game turned in one devastating swing. Andrew Benintendi's three-run homer to right center in the ninth inning erased Arizona's lead and lifted Chicago to a 4-1 victory at Chase Field, turning what appeared to be a pitcher's duel into a crushing defeat for the Diamondbacks.
Davis Martin anchored the White Sox effort with 6.1 innings of one-run ball, allowing six hits while striking out seven. Carrying a 2.01 ERA, Martin kept Chicago within striking distance despite trailing for most of the game. Grant Taylor earned the win with 1.2 scoreless innings in relief.
Arizona struck first when Del Castillo doubled to right, bringing Marte home in the opening frame. The Diamondbacks maintained that 1-0 advantage until the third, when Vargas singled to center to score Benintendi and advance Murakami to second, knotting the game at 1-1. The score remained deadlocked until the ninth, when Benintendi's 410-foot blast scored Meidroth and Quero ahead of him.
Paul Sewald absorbed the loss after surrendering three runs on one hit and two walks in just two-thirds of an inning. His ERA stands at 4.50. Michael Soroka had kept Arizona competitive through five innings, allowing seven hits and one earned run while striking out six.
Chicago improved to 9-15 while Arizona fell to 14-10. Sewald is seven games away from 400 career appearances.