Arizona Diamondbacks defeat Athletics with 15‑5 rout and walk‑off win
On July 21, 2026 the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Oakland Athletics 6‑5 in extra innings at Chase Field. The game was decided when infielder Ildemaro Vargas singled to left‑field in the 10th inning, sending Gabriel Moreno home for a walk‑off victory after the teams had exchanged leads throughout the night.
The previous contest in the three‑game series saw the Diamondbacks dominate the Athletics 15‑5, posting a season‑high 15 runs. The outburst featured five home runs, including James McCann’s 100th career homer and rookie Ryan Waldschmidt’s first major‑league blast. Gabriel Moreno, Ildemaro Vargas, Corbin Carroll and Nolan Arenado also contributed multi‑hit performances as Arizona improved its standing in the National League wild‑card race.