Corbin Carroll, D-Backs' Power Impresses Fans in MLB Wild Card Game 1 Win vs. Brewers

The Arizona Diamondbacks didn't reach the MLB playoffs on the strength of their power. They finished 22nd in baseball this season with just 166 home runs.

But the long ball won them Game 1 of the Wild Card Round, as Corbin Carroll, Ketel Marte and Gabriel Moreno each left the yard in a 6-3 win over the Milwaukee Brewers.

Carroll's two-run shot and Marte's solo homer came back-to-back in the top of the third to tie the game, while Moreno gave them the lead in the top of the fourth with a 425-foot blast:

That the Brewers suddenly started mashing homers against Milwaukee ace Corbin Burnes made it all the more impressive.

Christian Walker added two insurance runs in the top of the ninth with a double ripped to dead center. And just like that, Arizona found itself one win away from the NLDS.

Brewers fans and pundits alike were loving it:

The Brewers jumped out to an early lead in this one on Carlos Santana's RBI single in the bottom of the first and Tyrone Taylor's two-run jack in the second.

Milwaukee's best chance to salvage Game 1 came in the bottom of the fifth, when it loaded the bases with no outs after three straight singles.

It appeared that Brice Turang was then hit by a pitch, tying the game. But replay overturned the call, Turang struck out and Turner hit into a double play after a fantastic play from Arizona third baseman Evan Longoria.

The Diamondbacks needed just about the entire roster to steal Game 1. Brandon Pfaadt lasted only 2.2 innings, giving up seven hits and a walk while striking out four, but six Arizona relievers held Milwaukee scoreless over the final 6.1 innings, giving up just five hits while striking out seven.

Behind an excellent bullpen performance and a surprising onslaught of power, the Diamondbacks stole Game 1 after trailing by three runs. Game 2 will be Wednesday at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN as the Brewers try to save their season.