Corbin Carroll hit an RBI triple in the first inning and then a three-run home run in the second to spoil Justin Verlander\u2019s re-debut with the Tigers.<\/p>\n
The Diamondbacks rallied for three more runs in the fifth, and the sold-out crowd at Chase Field chanted, \u201cSafe! Safe! Safe!\u201d as the D-backs won a challenge to score the third run of the frame on a hustle play from Jordan Lawlar.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt felt really good, especially after a tough L.A. series just to come out and put them on\u00a0early.\u00a0It was what we needed,\u201d Carroll said.\u00a0<\/p>\n
It was a great response to getting swept by the Los Angeles Dodgers to start the year, but the party-like atmosphere at Chase Field dissolved suddenly like the police came by responding to a noise complaint.<\/p>\n
The Tigers scored six runs in the seventh inning, each charged to D-backs reliever Joe Ross but not helped by Ryan Thompson coming in, balking twice, allowing a double and walking two hitters. A second pitching change was necessary, as boos rained down. It became a moment where not having a lefty in the bullpen appeared to be a hindrance against a Detroit lineup with three of the top four batters hitting from that side.<\/p>\n
Juan Morillo, however, quelled the rally by drawing a ground out, ending the frame with Arizona arms having delivered 44 pitches. It was a nice moment for Morillo to bounce back after allowing the game-winning home run on Saturday.<\/p>\n
The big inning plagued Arizona in Los Angeles, as the Dodgers scored four runs in three separate frames while the D-backs\u2019 offense halted after four innings each night.<\/p>\n
That\u2019s why Ildemaro Vargas\u2019 home run in the seventh was such a critical moment to preserving the win, as it got the fans back into a buzz and allowed the dugout to exhale.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe did a really good job of not getting complacent, and just keep attacking,\u201d Carroll said. \u201cHuge hustle play by Lawlar, obviously the homer by Vargy.\u00a0It was great to watch.\u201d<\/p>\n
Paul Sewald \u2014 after entering the game to \u201cJump Around\u201d \u2014 recorded his first save for Arizona since the summer of 2024, and the D-backs got the first win of the season over with.<\/p>\n
The Diamondbacks\u2019 offense finished the game with 11 hits, two doubles, a triple, two home runs, a stolen base and six walks. Carroll, Gabriel Moreno, Vargas and Lawlar each recorded multiple hits.<\/p>\n
Lovullo called it a breakout performance for Carroll, who was able to show off the power swing for the difficult half of a cycle. Seven weeks after hand surgery, that was an encouraging sight.<\/p>\n
And while that seventh inning became nightmarish for a team that blew the most saves in the National League last year, being able to jump out to a lead, survive the counter punch and finish strong were all positives from the most complete performance of the year thus far.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe just got to eliminate that one bad inning,\u201d Lovullo said, \u201cIt\u2019s happened a couple of times to us in L.A.,\u00a0and we\u2019re going to figure that out.\u00a0And when we do, we\u2019re going to get on some really nice runs.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cFor us as a team to get the first win\u00a0and at home, in front of the home opener,\u00a0it\u2019s fun,\u201d Soroka said. \u201cI\u2019m looking forward to seeing\u00a0what this team can do from here on out.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019ve got to eliminate that one bad inning.\u201d \u2013 Torey Lovullo on tonight\u2019s win. pic.twitter.com\/iBox4obxoq<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Alex Weiner (@alexjweiner) March 31, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Diamondbacks\u2019 next game<\/p>\n The series continues on Tuesday at 6:40 p.m. MST<\/a> with Brandon Pfaadt pitching for Arizona. Right-hander Casey Mize gets the ball for Detroit.<\/p>\n Catch the game on 98.7 and the Arizona Sports app.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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