Kelly Dominates, Marte, Pham Sparks Offense, Diamondbacks Beat Rangers 9–1 to Tie World Series

Arizona Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte hits a two-run single against the Texas Rangers during the eighth inning in Game 2 of the baseball World Series in Arlington, Texas, on Oct. 28, 2023. Tony Gutierrez/AP Photo

ARLINGTON, Texas—Merrill Kelly called his four-season detour to South Korea a “Lost in Translation” experience. When he made his World Series debut, it was Texas Rangers batters who were disoriented.

The 35-year-old right-hander pitched three-hit ball over seven innings, Ketel Marte extended his postseason hitting streak to a record 18 games and the Arizona Diamondbacks routed Texas 9–1 on Saturday night to even the World Series at one game apiece.