PHOENIX -- Tonight, under the roof of Chase Field in downtown Phoenix, a scene few predicted months, weeks or even days ago will play out: The Arizona Diamondbacks will host Game 3 of the World Series.
How did Arizona shock the baseball world and get to this point?
It all starts with a young core led by right fielder Corbin Carroll and catcher Gabriel Moreno, a pair of 23-year-old emerging stars who arrived ready to play like seasoned veterans despite their age. The bright lights of October haven't changed that.
"I think that's what gets me excited about this team, not only for this year but moving forward," Game 2 starting pitcher Merrill Kelly said.