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Diamondbacks Edge Giants 8-7 Despite Late Rally and Controversial Call

Arizona secures series win as San Francisco’s early pitching struggles and ninth-inning comeback fall short.

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Overview

  • Arizona Diamondbacks clinched the series with an 8-7 victory at Oracle Park, powered by 13 hits and strong relief pitching.
  • Giants starter Jordan Hicks allowed eight earned runs in just two innings, marking his shortest outing of the season and continuing his struggles since his season-opening win.
  • Heliot Ramos drove in three runs and Jung Hoo Lee homered for the second consecutive game, fueling late-inning rallies for San Francisco.
  • A controversial eighth-inning interference call placed Christian Koss at second base and led to Arizona manager Torey Lovullo’s ejection, but the Giants failed to capitalize on the opportunity.
  • Closer Shelby Miller earned his third save, stranding the bases loaded in the ninth inning to secure the Diamondbacks’ narrow win.