The Arizona Diamondbacks have evened the World Series at one game apiece after a decisive victory over the Texas Rangers in Game 2. The Diamondbacks' victory was largely due to the performance of Ketel Marte, who made MLB history, and Merrill Kelly, who silenced the Rangers' bats.
Ketel Marte, the Diamondbacks' second baseman, made MLB history by becoming the first player to hit for the cycle in a World Series game. Marte's historic performance included a single, double, triple, and home run, contributing significantly to the Diamondbacks' offensive success.
Meanwhile, Diamondbacks' pitcher Merrill Kelly delivered a standout performance on the mound. Kelly kept the Rangers' bats quiet throughout the game, allowing the Diamondbacks to maintain their lead and ultimately secure the victory.
The Diamondbacks also embraced the sacrifice bunt in Game 2, a strategy that proved effective in advancing runners and creating scoring opportunities. This strategy, combined with Marte's historic performance and Kelly's pitching prowess, led to the Diamondbacks' victory in Game 2 of the World Series.
The World Series will continue with Game 3, as the Diamondbacks and Rangers look to take the lead in the series.