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Diamondbacks Edge Giants 2-1 Behind Carroll’s Two Homers

Arizona secures a series-opening win in San Francisco as the Giants’ offense struggles and Verlander’s winless streak continues.

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte (4) reaches to tag out San Francisco Giants' Christian Koss after Koss hit an RBI single during the fifth inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Monday, May 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
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Overview

  • Corbin Carroll powered the Diamondbacks with two solo home runs off Justin Verlander, bringing his season total to 13.
  • Merrill Kelly delivered a dominant performance for Arizona, pitching seven innings with eight strikeouts and allowing only one run.
  • Justin Verlander recorded his third loss of the season, extending his career-long winless streak to nine games despite a quality start.
  • The Giants’ offense remained cold, scoring just one run for the third time in their last four games and extending their losing streak to four.
  • Arizona’s bullpen, led by Jalen Beeks and Shelby Miller, secured the victory with two scoreless innings to close out the game.