Jarrod Dyson robs potential go-ahead grand slam in D-backs’ win

Jun 18, 2018, 10:31 PM | Updated: 11:58 pm

Arizona Sports

The Arizona Diamondbacks avoided what could have been a disastrous seventh inning thanks to a miraculous play by center fielder Jarrod Dyson.

Can you be any calmer in robbing a grand slam than Jarrod Dyson just was to preserve the #Dbacks lead? pic.twitter.com/ch5ED6mfu9

— FOX Sports Arizona (@FOXSPORTSAZ) June 19, 2018

Leading by three runs in the bottom of the seventh and the bases loaded, D-backs reliever Yoshihisa Hirano nearly gave up what would could have been a go-ahead grand slam by Los Angeles Angels outfielder Justin Upton.

But Dyson had other plans.

Using the wall, Dyson elevated and made the catch just above the yellow padding, leaving Upton stunned.

J-Up was in disbelief. pic.twitter.com/dAdvUp6krt

— FOX Sports Arizona (@FOXSPORTSAZ) June 19, 2018

The Angels did manage to score a run on the play, but D-backs infielder Nick Ahmed pushed the lead back up to four runs the next inning with a solo home run, his 10th of the year.

But even before Dyson’s incredible, potentially game-saving play, the D-backs powered their way to an early lead over the Angels.

A two-run homer from Paul Goldschmidt in the top of the first, followed by a solo shot by Ketel Marte in the second gave the D-backs a 3-0 lead.

Jeff Mathis added a two-run double two innings later, followed by an RBI single from Dyson.

But back-to-back home runs off D-backs ace Zack Greinke — one of which from Upton — allowed the Angels to hang around before Dyson’s miraculous play in center field.

Greinke’s day ended after 6.1 innings, allowing two runs on seven hits. He also struck out five batters.

Despite giving up another run in the eighth, the D-backs managed to hold off the Angels and win by a score of 7-4.

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Arizona Diamondbacks' David Peralta, from left, Jon Jay and Jarrod Dyson celebrate the team's 7-4 win against the Los Angeles Angels in a baseball game, Monday, June 18, 2018, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Arizona Diamondbacks' Nick Ahmed, center, is greeted by teammates in the dugout after hitting a home run during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels, Monday, June 18, 2018, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Los Angeles Angels' Justin Upton reacts after Arizona Diamondbacks' Jarrod Dyson caught his fly ball during the seventh inning of a baseball game, Monday, June 18, 2018, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Yoshihisa Hirano, right, of Japan, talks to catcher Jeff Mathis during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels, Monday, June 18, 2018, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Yoshihisa Hirano, of Japan, throws against the Los Angeles Angels during the seventh inning of a baseball game, Monday, June 18, 2018, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zack Greinke sits in the dugout during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels, Monday, June 18, 2018, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Arizona Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte, center, is tagged out by Los Angeles Angels catcher Martin Maldonado as he tries to score on a bunt hit by Jeff Mathis during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Monday, June 18, 2018, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Arizona Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte grabs a ground ball hit by Los Angeles Angels' Albert Pujols during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Monday, June 18, 2018, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Arizona Diamondbacks' Nick Ahmed, right, and Daniel Descalso celebrate after they scored on a double hit by Jeff Mathis during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels, Monday, June 18, 2018, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Arizona Diamondbacks' Jeff Mathis connects with a two-run double during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels, Monday, June 18, 2018, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Los Angeles Angels' Kole Calhoun makes a fielding error on a single hit by Arizona Diamondbacks' Jarrod Dyson during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Monday, June 18, 2018, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Arizona Diamondbacks' David Peralta, right, misses a double hit by Los Angeles Angels' Ian Kinsler as Nick Ahmed runs to cover for Peralta during the third inning of a baseball game, Monday, June 18, 2018, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani, of Japan, listens to his translator, Ippei Mizuhara, during the first inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Monday, June 18, 2018, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Arizona Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte celebrates his home run with teammates in the dugout during the second inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels, Monday, June 18, 2018, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Arizona Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte is congratulated by teammates in the dugout after hitting a home run during the second inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels, Monday, June 18, 2018, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Arizona Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte, right, crosses home plate past Los Angeles Angels catcher Martin Maldonado after hitting a home run during the second inning of a baseball game, Monday, June 18, 2018, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zack Greinke throws against the Los Angeles Angels during the first inning of a baseball game, Monday, June 18, 2018, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

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