Corbin Carroll hit a pinch-hit homer with one out in the bottom of the ninth inning to cap a five-run rally, and the Arizona Diamondbacks shocked the Washington Nationals with a 9-8 win on Monday night. The D-backs trailed 8-4 heading to the ninth, but Geraldo Perdomo’s RBI single brought home Alek Thomas and Ketel Marte followed with a two-run homer down the right-field line … [Read more...] about Pinch-hitter Corbin Carroll hits game-winning 2-run HR in 9th, D-backs rally to stun Nationals 9-8
Archives for July 2024
Texans release first unofficial defensive depth chart ahead of Hall of Fame Game
The Houston Texans are winding down practices at the Methodist Training Center before their nearly two-week trip away from the city in preparation for the preseason. After the Texans leave for Canton to play in the Hall of Fame Game, they’ll stick around in Cleveland before heading to Pittsburgh to take on the Steelers in preseason game No. 2.The Texans released their first … [Read more...] about Texans release first unofficial defensive depth chart ahead of Hall of Fame Game
Texans OC Bobby Slowik hints at Stefon Diggs’ potential role
The Houston Texans will play another opponent for the first time on Thursday, but fans will likely have to wait before seeing newcomer Stefon Diggs in action. Diggs, acquired in a trade with the Buffalo Bills in exchange for a 2025 second-round pick, headlined Houston’s bountiful offseason. The move unionized one of the league’s top receivers with a trio of proven talent for … [Read more...] about Texans OC Bobby Slowik hints at Stefon Diggs’ potential role
Texans training camp: How Jimmie Ward continues to help Houston’s young secondary
Earlier this month, Jimmie Ward celebrated his 33rd birthday. With age comes experience in the NFL and it’s certainly needed in Houston’s defensive backfield come this fall. Following Denico Autry’s six-game PED suspension, Ward is the oldest projected Week 1 starter on the Texans’ defense and has multiple youngsters to watch in the secondary. “Yeah, out of all the snaps and … [Read more...] about Texans training camp: How Jimmie Ward continues to help Houston’s young secondary
Texans training camp: RB Joe Mixon showing progress ahead of Hall of Fame Game
When the Texans traded for Joe Mixon this offseason, they understood his body had been through ample during his time in Cincinnati. Mixon, a 2017 second-round pick, averaged 253 carries per season during his seven years with the AFC North franchise. He posted four 1,000-yard seasons and averaged 4.2 yards per attempt. The Texans need Mixon for the regular season, not training … [Read more...] about Texans training camp: RB Joe Mixon showing progress ahead of Hall of Fame Game