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Ketel Marte takes major step towards all-time Diamondbacks history vs. Giants
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The Arizona Diamondbacks saw Ketel Marte add another entry to his growing franchise resume on Monday night, when the veteran second baseman opened the game vs. the San Francisco Giants with a swing that had historical significance.
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The switch-hitting infielder led off the bottom of the first inning for the Diamondbacks at Chase Field with a home run off Tyler Mahle , giving the club an immediate spark. The blast marked his 16th homer of the season and raised his hit total to 1,182 with the Diamondbacks.
The number ties Marte with Paul Goldschmidt for the second-most hits in franchise history. Luis Gonzalez, one of the organization's defining figures, remains first with 1,337 hits.
USA Today's Bob Nightengale shared the milestone on X, formerly Twitter, after Marte's leadoff homer moved him alongside Goldschmidt on Arizona's all-time hits list.
" Ketel Marte 's leadoff homer ties Paul Goldschmidt for the 2nd-most hits in D-backs' franchise history with 1,182, trailing Luis Gonzalez with 1,337 hits."
The milestone adds to Marte's steady climb through the Diamondbacks record book. Earlier this season, he also passed Goldschmidt for second all time in games played, further strengthening his place among the most accomplished players in club history.
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Marte now sits 155 hits behind Gonzalez for the franchise lead, making the milestone attainable if he continues producing at his current pace. Each milestone has reinforced how central he has become to Arizona's identity.
The moment also arrived during an important division matchup. Arizona leads the Giants 5-1 in the seventh inning as the game remains underway.
For the Diamondbacks, Marte's consistency continues to separate him. He has grown from a dependable everyday player into one of the most significant figures the franchise has had.
Monday's homer did more than start a game. It pushed Marte closer to the top of Arizona's record book and, once again, toward rare franchise territory.
