Justin Martinez Throws Immaculate Inning for D-backs

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Diamondbacks reliever Justin Martinez recorded an immaculate inning against the Texas Rangers, striking out Wyatt Langford, Evan Carter and Jake Burger on nine pitches in the sixth inning. His fastball reached 102.6 mph, and the feat marked the fifth immaculate inning in Diamondbacks history and the fourth in the majors this season. Martinez has not allowed an earned run in 7 2/3 innings since returning from the injured list after recovering from his second Tommy John surgery.

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