The Arizona Diamondbacks halted their four-game losing streak with a 4-2 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Monday night. Alek Thomas stood out offensively, recording three hits and scoring two runs, while Ryne Nelson delivered a strong pitching performance, striking out seven over 6 2/3 innings.
In a tense moment following Nelson’s exit due to exceeding his pitch count, Tyler Fitzgerald hit a deep fly ball to center field, narrowly eluding Thomas’s grasp and bringing two runs across the plate to tie the game at 2. However, the Diamondbacks quickly regained the lead in the seventh with a bloop single from Geraldo Perdomo, scoring Thomas once again.
A pivotal moment occurred in the eighth inning when a controversial fan interference call on a deep shot by Christian Koss resulted in a ground-rule double, leading to an ejection of Giants manager Bob Melvin after he contested the decision. Despite this setback, the Giants’ Eugenio Suarez hit his 11th home run of the month, further complicating the game.
The Diamondbacks’ pitching staff showcased a dominant performance, particularly against the top hitters in San Francisco’s lineup, who managed just one hit in twelve at-bats. Nelson’s impressive outing included only two earned runs and five hits allowed, and he did not issue a walk. John Curtiss earned his first win of the season, while Shelby Miller secured his first career four-out save.
With the Diamondbacks now looking to build momentum, they will send RHP Zac Gallen to the mound in the next game against the Giants, where he has previously excelled, winning his last two outings against them with a stellar 0.75 ERA.
This victory not only lifts the team’s spirits but also reinforces their resilience in bouncing back during a challenging stretch of the season. The matchup promises further excitement in the ongoing series between these two teams.