D-Backs Win on Pinch-Hit Homer

Pavin Smith Delivers in the Clutch

Pinch-hitter Pavin Smith Lifts Arizona to Victory

In a thrilling finish, Arizona Diamondbacks pinch-hitter Pavin Smith connected for a two-run walk-off home run in the bottom of the ninth inning. Smith's heroics lifted the D-Backs to a 6-3 victory over the visiting St. Louis Cardinals on Monday night.

With the Diamondbacks trailing 3-2, Smith was called upon to pinch-hit for Eugenio Suarez with one out in the ninth. After a quick two strikes, Smith connected on a curveball from Cardinals' reliever Giovanny Gallegos, sending it deep over the left-field wall.

Smith's walk-off homer was a fitting end to a game that had been dominated by pitching. Diamondbacks' starter Zac Gallen threw six strong innings, allowing only three runs on four hits. The Cardinals countered with Steven Matz, who pitched six and two-thirds innings, surrendering two runs on six hits.

The D-Backs' victory snaps a four-game losing streak and improves their record to 23-26 on the season. Smith's home run will undoubtedly be remembered as one of the most dramatic moments of the team's young season.