Carson Kelly hits a walk-off & the Diamondbacks Celebrate, a breakdown.
What Happened
In the bottom of the ninth inning, with the game tied, Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Carson Kelly steps up to the plate. The crowd at Chase Field is on its feet, anticipating a dramatic finish. Kelly takes a deep breath and steps into the box, locked in on the pitcher. The tension builds as the count reaches 2-2. Diamondbacks outfielder David Peralta watches anxiously from the dugout. On the mound, the opposing pitcher attempts to put Kelly away, but the young catcher stays calm and focused. Suddenly, Kelly slaps the ball down the line and it finds the outfield grass. The runner on base takes off, rounding third and heading home. The crowd erupts in cheers as the Diamondbacks player crosses the plate, securing the walk-off victory. "I was just trying to put the ball in play and give our guy a chance to score," Kelly says after the game. "Fortunately, I was able to get the job done." As the Diamondbacks players pour out of the dugout, they converge on Kelly, congratulating him on the game-winning hit. Pitcher Archie Bradley is the first to reach Kelly, wrapping him in a celebratory bear hug. Bradley then grabs a water cooler and drenches his teammate, setting off a raucous celebration. "That's just the way we play," Bradley says with a grin. "We're a tight-knit group and when one of us comes through in a big moment, we're all going to be there to celebrate it." The Diamondbacks players continue to mob Kelly, slapping him on the back and exchanging high-fives. Outfielder Ketel Marte joins in, wrapping his arm around Kelly's shoulder as they bask in the moment. As the celebration winds down, Kelly takes a moment to soak it all in, a wide smile spreading across his face. He knows this is a moment he and his teammates will cherish for a long time. "That's why you play the game," Kelly says. "For moments like this, when you can come through for your team and share it with your brothers. It's an incredible feeling." With the victory, the Diamondbacks move one step closer to a playoff berth, their sights set on bringing a championship to the desert. The team's chemistry and camaraderie have been key to their success and this walk-off win is just the latest example of their unwavering commitment to each other.
Full Transcript
Click timestamps to jump to that momentI'm gonna try and do breakdowns for all
the walk-offs this year Diamondbacks
Kelly slaps one JD Martinez I think
that's him doesn't even go for it
games over and right away we got Kelly
just he needs to escape it's a flanking
maneuver here we come Bradley's coming
with the water we got who's that Marte
on the right Peralta just trying to get
all sides of him eventually cave them in
meet him in the middle
we got who's number 29 Bradley ties him
up and instantly starts throwing some
punches no that's not Bradley that's
Meryl there's Bradley start throwing
some punches waters going
I think Bradley's got the water bottle
right here just going apeshit right just
drenching his stomach
everyone's beating him up take the shirt
off get the shirt off good old times say
he gets away and Escobar is over here
like yeah and do all that but uh
nice job man good job
all right hit the showers he strikes a
pose for Peralta they give a nice little
hug happy times all around high fives
high fives high fives happy times good
job good job good job good job oh I Love
You Man I love you okay see you later
that was cute huh
his hats barely on his head and they're
all just gonna go have some fun getting
out of their clothes that's a cool
shower right there