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D-Backs’ Hard-Throwing Justin Martinez Records Immaculate Inning vs. the Rangers
Martinez struck out three straight Rangers on nine pitches, and the Diamondbacks recorded their second immaculate inning of the season.
On Friday night, Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Justin Martinez threw an immaculate inning against the Texas Rangers at Chase Field, striking out three consecutive batters on nine pitches.
The 25-year-old Martinez recently returned from Tommy John surgery after missing significant time during the 2025 and 2026 seasons; this outing marked only his eighth appearance since returning.
With his fastball topping out at 102.6 mph and averaging 101.5 mph, Martinez retired Wyatt Langford, Evan Carter, and Jake Burger using five four-seam fastballs, one sinker, and three splitters.
This performance marked the fifth immaculate inning in Diamondbacks history and the second this season, following Michael Soroka's effort on March 30; Arizona had not previously recorded two such innings in a single year.
Through 7.2 innings this year, Martinez has allowed just two hits and zero earned runs, with eight strikeouts as he continues his recovery from extended injury layoff.