PHOENIX — Arizona Diamondbacks pinch hitter Adrian Del Castillo flared a walk-off single to beat the Cleveland Guardians in 10 innings on Wednesday, 3-2.
Arizona’s fifth walk-off victory of the season clinched a series win over Cleveland.
After relievers John Curtiss and Andrew Saalfrank successfully stranded the ghost runner in the top of the 10th, Alek Thomas dropped a bunt to move the winning run 90 feet away with one out.
Del Castillo came up to bat for James McCann against Cleveland right-hander David Festa. Del Castillo attacked the first pitch he saw and floated it to left field. With the benefit of Cleveland’s infield playing in, the ball dropped in front of diving left fielder Steven Kwan.
Comeback complete. pic.twitter.com/0VF7ccGa41
— Arizona Diamondbacks (@Dbacks) August 20, 2025
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. forced extra innings with a game-tying, solo blast to lead off the ninth inning against Guardians closer Cade Smith — Cleveland’s typical closer Emmanuel Clase is on leave while being investigated for gambling.
Gurriel hit the go-ahead, two-run single in Tuesday’s win, and he drove in the first D-backs run with an RBI single in the first inning on Wednesday. He is second in MLB with 21 RBIs in August.
Most of Wednesday’s game was a pitcher’s duel between Arizona’s Brandon Pfaadt and Cleveland left-hander Parker Messick, who made his major league debut.
Pfaadt delivered seven innings with two earned runs, none of which scored after the second inning. Messick tossed 6.2 frames with only one run allowed in a promising introduction to the league.
His defense and another costly decision from D-backs third base coach Shaun Larkin provided an assist, as Alek Thomas was thrown out at home plate in the fifth inning.
Guardians center fielder Angel Martinez tumbled after fielding a single by James McCann, but he managed to get the ball to cut-off man Gabriel Arias, who threw out Thomas. Arizona has had 18 runners thrown out at the plate this year, which trails only Tampa Bay and Philadelphia.
A unique way of getting thrown out at home. D-backs fail to score in the inning, and they have made 18 outs at home this year (3rd most in MLB). pic.twitter.com/tddBxpWwno
— Alex Weiner (@alexjweiner) August 20, 2025
Pfaadt had trouble in the first inning with two hits and a hit batsman leading to a run, as he needed 24 pitches. From there, he stabilized quickly. He needed only 31 pitches to plow through innings 2-4, and he shut out Cleveland with two hits allowed from innings 3-7.
His changeup was a standout pitch with five whiffs and an average exit velocity of 69 mph.
Pfaadt’s ERA over his last eight starts is 4.07, a much more reasonable mark than his season-long 4.95.
Up next for Diamondbacks
Thursday is an off day for the club, which returns to Chase Field on Friday to begin a three-game series against the Cincinnati Reds.
The probable starting pitchers for Arizona in order are Ryne Nelson, Nabil Crismatt and Zac Gallen. For Cincinnati, Zack Littell, All-Star Andrew Abbott and Brady Singer will toe the rubber, respectively.
Follow @alexjweiner
Hence then, the article about diamondbacks adrian del castillo delivers walk off single to beat guardians was published today ( ) and is available on Arizona sports ( Middle East ) The editorial team at PressBee has edited and verified it, and it may have been modified, fully republished, or quoted. You can read and follow the updates of this news or article from its original source.
Read More Details
Finally We wish PressBee provided you with enough information of ( Diamondbacks’ Adrian Del Castillo delivers walk-off single to beat Guardians )
Also on site :
- Free Fire MAX Redeem Codes Today December 31 Offer Cool Rewards
- Watch: Top WWE Superstar Returns Home After 3 Years For Christmas; Reunites With Family in Emotional Moment
- Blackhawks vs Islanders — Lineups, Broadcast Info, Game Thread