D-backs’ Chris Iannetta launches grand slam against Marlins, has 8 RBI

Have yourself a night, Chris Iannetta.

As the Arizona Diamondbacks trailed 9-8 in what had been a back-and-forth contest all night up to that point, the D-backs’ catcher came to the plate with the bases juiced.

Iannetta had already hit a home run earlier in the ballgame and had four RBI on the day. With one out and a full count, Iannetta launched a Dustin McGowan pitch onto the porch in left-center field to make it 12-9 D-backs.

Chris Iannetta is pumped! And he should be. His 2nd HR of the night, a grand slam, gives him career-high 8 RBI & gives the @Dbacks the lead. pic.twitter.com/zLm88vnVlI

— FOX Sports Arizona (@FOXSPORTSAZ) September 23, 2017

Coming into the game, C.I. had 14 home runs on the season and was hitting .249. The 34-year-old had seven RBI against the Padres on June 8.

Chris Iannetta (ARI): career-high 8 RBI tonight. Only player with multiple 7-RBI games this season.

— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) September 23, 2017

The D-backs’ franchise record for most RBI in a single game is nine, set by Erubiel Durazo in 2002.

Arizona went on to win 13-11.

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