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D-backs' Tommy Troy Hits 1st Career Homer in Big Moment vs Dodgers
- Troy hits his first major league home run, a 392-foot shot off Emmett Sheehan to tie the game in the sixth.
- The homer followed a prior misplay by Troy in left, and he rebounded with a strong mental game after the error.
- Troy later added a bunt single, extending the inning for Ketel Marte's two-run insurance homer.
- Troy is the Diamondbacks' first-round pick in 2023 and was called up May 23 to replace Lourdes Gurriel Jr.
- Through 25 MLB plate appearances, Troy has displayed a mature approach and potential to contribute regularly.
- Arizona aims for more offense from Troy and co. as they push to take down the Dodgers this week.
- Troy's weekend performance helped lift his slash line to .318/.400/.545 with two doubles and three walks.
- Ketel Marte added an insurance homer after Troy's bunt, sealing the win for Arizona.
- Troy credited his bunt decision to seeing Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy back off, executing a minor-league taught play.
- Troy expressed surreal feelings about his first major league homer in a postgame quote.
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