Max Kepler’s Homer Lifts Diamondbacks Past Athletics in 10 Innings

PHOENIX (Interstat) — Max Kepler hit a three-run homer in the first inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Athletics 6-5 in 10 innings Tuesday at Chase Field. With the score tied at 4 after nine, took a one-run lead in the top of the 10th on a sacrifice fly by Jonah Heim. Arizona answered in the bottom half. Nolan Arenado singled to tie it and Ildemaro Vargas singled to drive in the winning run. Jacob Wilson homered for the Athletics in the ninth, tying the game at 4. Kevin Ginkel (4-3) earned the win with a scoreless 10th. Luis Medina (2-1) took the loss. Kohl Drake struck out five over five innings for Arizona, allowing one earned run. The Diamondbacks improved to 52-49; the Athletics fell to 43-58. Attendance was 19,709. Time of game was 3:15.