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Diamondbacks Edge Giants 2-1 Behind Carroll’s Homers and Kelly’s Dominance

Arizona’s win in the NL West opener extends San Francisco’s losing streak to four games and prolongs Justin Verlander’s winless stretch.

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Overview

  • Corbin Carroll hit two solo home runs off Justin Verlander, providing all of Arizona’s scoring in the 2-1 victory.
  • Merrill Kelly pitched seven innings of one-run ball, striking out eight and earning his fourth win of the season.
  • The Giants’ offense struggled, managing only one run and extending their losing streak to a season-long four games.
  • Justin Verlander recorded his fourth quality start in five outings but remains winless in nine consecutive starts this season.
  • Arizona improved to 22-20, while San Francisco dropped to 24-18 in the teams’ first meeting of the season.