KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Arizona's Lars Nootbaar had a pinch-hit sacrifice fly in the top of the 10th inning then the Diamondbacks followed with four more runs and held on for a 5-4 victory over the Kansas City Royals Monday.
The Diamondbacks plated four two-out runs in the 10th, including two on a single by Geraldo Perdomo, one on a single by Gabriel Moreno and one on a single by Nolan Arenado.
The Royals had the tying run at the plate with no outs in the bottom of the inning. Salvador Perez hit a bases-clearing double to draw the Royals to within 5-4, but the tying run was stranded at third.
The win gave the Diamondbacks a one-game lead over San Diego for the third National League wild card spot, pending the outcome of the Padres' game against the Washington Nationals later Monday.
Justin Martinez (2-0) earned the win for the Diamondbacks while Dennis Santana earned his third save. Craig Kimbrell (1-4) took the loss.
Neither starter factored in the decision. Arizona opener Derek Law pitched just two innings, while Kansas City's Noah Cameron pitched six scoreless innings, allowing just three hits and two walks while striking out seven.
Since July 24, Cameron has allowed 11 runs in 59 2/3 innings (1.66 ERA) on 29 hits (0.77 WHIP) with 53 strikeouts.
It took until the bottom of the fifth inning for a runner from either team to reach third base. John Rave stroked a one-out double and he moved to third on a single by Matthew Lugo. With two outs, Carter Jensen walked, loading the bases. But Bobby Witt Jr.'s drive to right-center was caught by Tim Tawa.
The Diamondbacks and Royals will play the second game of a three-game series. Arizona hasn't announced a starter, while RHP Michael Wacha (9-8, 3.36 ERA) will pitch for Kansas City.
Kansas City Royals' Nolan Hoffman, right, and Luke Maile celebrate after their baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Derek Law throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Monday, Sept. 7, 2026, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Noah Cameron throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Monday, Sept. 7, 2026, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jesús Luzardo struck out 12 and tossed two-hit ball in his first career shutout in 150 starts and Kyle Schwarber hit a solo homer in the eighth inning to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to a 1-0 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Monday.
The Phillies split a four-game series with the NL East-leading Braves and cut the division lead to four games.
The NL pitcher of the month for August, Luzardo (14-5) didn't walk a batter until the ninth inning and retired the final two batters to complete the 109-pitch gem in 1 hour, 51 minutes. He threw 78 strikes.
Luzardo had another sensational outing that continues to make the Phillies look smart for not allowing the lefty to test free agency at the end of the season. He signed a $135 million, five-year contract in March and has gone out and pitched every bit like a Game 1 playoff starter.
Schwarber got him the win when he hit his MLB-leading 43rd homer into the second deck against reliever Didier Fuentes (5-2).
Atlanta starter Grant Holmes struck out six and tossed three-hit ball over six innings. He struck out the side in the third and threw six shutout innings for the sixth time this season.
The Phillies loaded the bases with two outs against Holmes in the first only to waste the scoring opportunity when Bryson Stott lined out to center to end the inning. Holmes also retired Luiz Arrez to end the seventh and leave a runner stranded on third.
Philadelphia fans reveled in booing Braves slugger and Phillies foil Ronald Acuña Jr. in each of his four plate appearances. Acuña hit a tying three-run homer in Sunday's 5-4 win and gave himself a curtain call to the irritation of Phillies fans.
He walked in the ninth but was left on base when Ozzie Albies flew out to end the game.
The Braves send RHP AJ Smith-Shawver (0-1, 7.13 ERA) to the mound Tuesday against Tampa Bay in the start of a six-game homestand. The homestand ends with three games against the Phillies.
The Phillies start RHP Andrew Painter (3-8, 5.55 ERA) Tuesday in the first game of a three-game set against Houston.
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Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Jesús Luzardo reacts after striking out Atlanta Braves' Austin Riley during the eighth inning of a baseball game, Monday, Sept. 7, 2026, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)
Atlanta Braves pitcher Grant Holmes throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Monday, Sept. 7, 2026, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)
Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Jesús Luzardo throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Monday, Sept. 7, 2026, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)
Philadelphia Phillies' Kyle Schwarber, right, watches his solo home run off Atlanta Braves pitcher Dylan Dodd during the seventh inning of a baseball game, Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)
Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Jesús Luzardo is doused by teammates in the dugout after a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Monday, Sept. 7, 2026, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)
