Diamondbacks Edge Twins 5-2 in 10th, Strengthen Wild Card Hopes

The Arizona Diamondbacks secured a 5-2 extra-inning victory over the Minnesota Twins, with key contributions from multiple players. Alek Thomas hit a two-run homer and scored once, helping Arizona take an early lead, despite a recent slump at the plate. Blaze Alexander rebounded from a hitless previous game by going 2-for-5 with a crucial two-run double in the 10th inning, driving in three runs and providing insurance for the win. Gabriel Moreno delivered the go-ahead run in the 10th with an infield single, breaking the tie and setting the stage for the Diamondbacks' victory. Starter Ryne Nelson pitched six scoreless innings, while reliever John Curtiss closed out the game in the bottom of the 10th. The win brings Arizona within two games of the final National League wild card spot as they continue their road trip against the Twins.