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09/11 22:53 CDT D-backs' hard-throwing Justin Martinez records immaculate
inning vs. the Rangers
D-backs' hard-throwing Justin Martinez records immaculate inning vs. the Rangers
By DAVID BRANDT
AP Baseball Writer
PHOENIX (AP) --- Arizona Diamondbacks hard-throwing reliever Justin Martinez
had an immaculate inning in the sixth against the Texas Rangers, striking out
three straight batters on nine pitches.
The 25-year-old Martinez made quick work of Wyatt Langford, Evan Carter and
Jake Burger with one foul ball, three called strikes and five swinging strikes.
His fastball topped out at 102.6 mph.
Martinez missed much of the last two seasons because of Tommy John surgery and
recently returned from the injured list. He hasn't given up a earned run over
eight outings this year.
The immaculate inning was fifth in Arizona's history dating to 1998. Michael
Soroka last accomplished the feat for the D-backs earlier this season on March
30.
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