An early slugfest tilted Arizona’s way as the Diamondbacks defeated the San Francisco Giants. The game changed hands quickly before Arizona created separation in the middle innings.

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Lars Nootbaar set the tone with a home run in the first inning, while Tim Tawa added a powerful contribution with a home run that brought multiple Diamondbacks home. Corbin Carroll also supplied a pair of key scoring plays, including the swing that put Arizona in front.

Corbin Carroll’s home run in the third inning brought Lars Nootbaar home and gave Arizona the lead. Tim Tawa’s home run then brought Geraldo Perdomo and Nolan Arenado across the plate. Later, Ildemaro Vargas singled to bring home Tim Tawa and James McCann, and Carroll’s sacrifice fly scored Vargas.

San Francisco answered through Bryce Eldridge, who homered and later doubled to bring Rafael Devers home. Christian Koss’s home run brought Turner Hill home, but the Giants could not complete the comeback. Blade Tidwell took the loss, while Gerardo Carrillo earned the win for Arizona.

The Diamondbacks extended their winning streak, while the Giants absorbed another loss. In a game defined by an early slugfest, Arizona’s burst in the third inning remained the difference.

By the Numbers

Arizona Diamondbacks defeated San Francisco Giants, 10-6.

  • Tim Tawa went 2-for-5 with 1 home run, 3 RBIs and 2 runs scored (batting .246 on the season).
  • Corbin Carroll went 1-for-3 with 1 home run, 3 RBIs and 1 run scored (batting .248 on the season).
  • Bryce Eldridge went 2-for-5 with 1 home run, 1 double, 2 RBIs and 1 run scored (batting .254 on the season).
  • Blade Tidwell allowed 6 runs on 7 hits over 5.0 innings, striking out 4, and took the loss (0-1) (4.54 ERA).
  • Gerardo Carrillo allowed 0 runs on 0 hits over 1.0 inning, striking out 1, to earn the win (3-1) (0.55 ERA).

San Francisco Giants fell to 55-80; Arizona Diamondbacks improved to 72-64.