Ketel Marte ended the Dodgers vs Diamondbacks series with one swing on Thursday night. His ninth-inning walk-off home run handed the Diamondbacks a 3-2 win and a clean 2-2 split of the four-game set.
The result told the NL West something simple: Arizona can still trade punches with the division’s heavyweight.
Key takeaways
- Marte’s 11th homer of the year walked it off in the ninth for a 3-2 Arizona win.
- The four-game series at Chase Field finished in a 2-2 split.
- The Dodgers stay first in the NL West at 40-23; the Diamondbacks sit at 33-29.
How did Arizona steal the finale?
Arizona chased the series narrative all week, then flipped the finale late. Corbin Carroll homered for his 9th of the season to keep the Diamondbacks within reach. With the score tied, Ketel Marte turned on a pitch and drove it to center for the walk-off.
Crucially, the Dodgers rested Shohei Ohtani, who had played every day since May 14. Dodgers vs Diamondbacks was, by any measure, a statement swing from Marte. For the inning-by-inning detail, see the complete box score.
Game 4 finale, by the numbers
| Detail | Result |
| Final score | Diamondbacks 3, Dodgers 2 (walk-off) |
| Game-winning hit | Ketel Marte solo HR, bottom 9th (11th HR) |
| Also homered | Corbin Carroll (9th HR) |
| Winning pitcher | Paul Sewald (2-4) |
| Losing pitcher | Tanner Scott (1-3) |
| Attendance | 41,999 at Chase Field |
The series, game by game
Dodgers vs Diamondbacks you have followed the NL West this season, these swings will feel familiar. The Diamondbacks grabbed the opener, the Dodgers took the middle two, and Arizona answered in the finale.
Dodgers vs Diamondbacks is the latest chapter in this long-running rivalry.
Four-game set at a glance
| Game | Date | Result |
| 1 | Mon, Jun 1 | Diamondbacks 4, Dodgers 1 |
| 2 | Tue, Jun 2 | Dodgers 6, Diamondbacks 5 |
| 3 | Wed, Jun 3 | Dodgers 7, Diamondbacks 0 |
| 4 | Thu, Jun 4 | Diamondbacks 3, Dodgers 2 |
| Series | Jun 1-4 | Split, 2-2 |
Dodgers vs Diamondbacks: Marte Walk-Off Splits Series
Ketel Marte ended the Dodgers vs Diamondbacks series with one swing on Thursday night. His ninth-inning walk-off home run handed the Diamondbacks a 3-2 win and a clean 2-2 split of the four-game set.https://t.co/edCBdysZpK
— Atholton News (@atholtonnews55) June 5, 2026Who carried the bats?
Our analysis keeps circling back to a short list of names. Shohei Ohtani set the tone on Wednesday with six scoreless innings and three hits at the plate.
Freddie Freeman and Kyle Tucker supplied the power in the Los Angeles wins. For Arizona, Marte and Carroll carried the lineup, as they have all month. This is the same player-by-player read we used in our match player stats coverage.
Key performers across the series
| Player | Team | Series line |
| Shohei Ohtani | Dodgers | Wed: 6 IP, 0 R, 6 K; reached base 5 times |
| Freddie Freeman | Dodgers | 2-run HR (G2), 2-run single (G3) |
| Kyle Tucker | Dodgers | 2-run HR into the pool (G3) |
| Ketel Marte | Diamondbacks | Walk-off HR (G4); 11 HR on season |
| Corbin Carroll | Diamondbacks | Solo HRs in the set; 9 HR on season |
Was Ohtani really that good?
Short answer: yes. After Wednesday, Ohtani lowered his ERA to an MLB-best 0.74. He has allowed just one earned run over his last 24 innings on the mound. Catcher Will Smith has called him the best player to ever walk the earth. His full season log lives on Baseball-Reference.
What does this mean for the NL West race?
Here is the honest read. The split does not dent the Dodgers’ grip on first place. But it keeps Arizona in the Wild Card picture, just behind the Padres. The current order is below, and you can track it live on MLB’s official standings.
2026 NL West standings
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB |
| Los Angeles Dodgers | 40 | 23 | .635 | – |
| San Diego Padres | 32 | 28 | .533 | 6.5 |
| Arizona Diamondbacks | 33 | 29 | .532 | 6.5 |
| San Francisco Giants | 25 | 38 | .397 | 15 |
| Colorado Rockies | 22 | 39 | .361 | 17 |
Standings as of the morning of June 5, 2026.
3 things we learned
- Arizona’s bullpen can slam the door when Marte and Carroll keep games tight.
- The Dodgers can drop a game and still feel fine about the bigger picture.
- Depth decides these series, and both rosters showed it across four nights.
What to watch next
- The Dodgers head home for the Freeway Series against the Angels, with Roki Sasaki starting Friday.
- Watch whether Ohtani returns to the lineup after his scheduled rest day.
- For Arizona, the question is whether Marte and Carroll can hold this pace.
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