Arizona Diamondbacks rookie Justin Martinez recorded his first save in his debut. He threw a fast ball with a maximum velocity of 102.7 miles (about 165 km/h) and blocked the San Diego Padres lineup.
Arizona won 3-1 in the 2023 Major League Baseball match held at Petco Park in San Diego, California, USA on the 18th (Korean time).
The balance of 0 was broken in the 4th inning. With no runners on first out, Corbin Carroll went on base with a walk. It was Arizona’s first on-base in the game that day. Then, Tommy Pham attacked Rich Hill’s 87.4 mile (approximately 140 km/h) four-seam fastball and crossed the left-middle fence.
Then, the score gap widened in the top of the 5th inning. Leading batter Gabriel Moreno hit a one-run homer. It was a first pitch this time too. It hit Hill’s 84.5 mph (about 135 km/h) cutter. He did not miss the ball driven into the middle and drew a solo arch by pushing it.
San Diego created a chance to pursue with Jake Cronenworth’s double in the bottom of the 5th inning. After Lewis Campusano struck out a fly ball to left fielder and Garrett Cooper struck out, Trent Grisham’s one RBI hit came out in a timely manner. After that, Ha-seong Kim came out to bat and sent a well-hit ball with a batting speed of 98.8 miles (about 159 km/h) to the outfield, but it went to the front of right fielder Corbin Carroll, and Carroll caught the ball with a line drive.
In the bottom of the 8th inning, when Arizona was leading 3-1, Ha-seong Kim came to the plate with no runners out. Arizona put Martinez on the mound. Martinez threw a 102-mile (approximately 164 km/h) four-seam fastball from 1B2S into the corner of the strike zone, turning Kim Ha-seong into a looking strikeout.
Martinez kept the mound in the bottom of the ninth. It started worrisomely, allowing leadoff batter Fernando Tatis Jr. to walk. Then, Juan Soto sent a strong batted ball toward the second baseman. However, second baseman Heraldo Perdomo threw his body and caught the ball and caught Tatis, the leading runner. With one out and first base, Martinez took a breather by throwing a slider to Manny Machado as a deciding ball and striking out.
Martinez walked Zander Bogarts and was put in a crisis with 2 out on 1st and 2nd base, but struck out Jake Cronenworth by throwing a splitter that caught him off guard with 2B2S. The game ended without scoring.토토사이트
Martinez made his first major league appearance last month. At that time, he appeared in 4 games and recorded an average ERA of 18.90 with 7 runs (7 earned) in 3⅓ innings. Back in the minor leagues, he was called up on the 17th and recorded his first save since his debut in his first appearance.
According to MLB.com, the official major league website, Martinez said, “I focused on what I pitched. I didn’t think about the result.” “I was focused on throwing,” he said.
“We had to,” said Arizona manager Torrey Lobulo of choosing Martinez. “I felt that was Martinez’s opportunity. He was throwing really well in the minor leagues. Our bullpen depth was very thin and I knew Martinez was ready.” I got a report, so I thought it was a good opportunity.”
