Arenado's grand slam fuels Diamondbacks' commanding win
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Phoenix. Nolan Arenado hit a first-inning grand slam and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the San Francisco Giants 12-2 on Monday night, with Gabriel Moreno adding a two-run homer and every Diamondbacks player recording at least one hit while Zac Gallen delivered six innings with five strikeouts.
The early scoring surge — capped by Arenado’s 403-foot slam — helped Arizona tie season highs with 12 runs and 16 hits, improve to a .500 record, and seize the series opener; Giants starter Robbie Ray took the loss after allowing nine earned runs through 4 1/3 innings and the team committed multiple errors.
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Timeline
- 1. Manager Torey Lovullo noted offensive progress across the prior four games.
- 2. Monday: Diamondbacks opened the game with multiple hits culminating in Arenado’s grand slam.
- 3. Arizona added runs in the second, third and five-run fifth inning to extend the lead.
- 4. Zac Gallen completed six innings with five strikeouts; Robbie Ray left after 4 1/3 innings.
- 5. Arizona matched season highs for runs and hits and improved its record following the win.
Why it matters
If you're a Diamondbacks fan, this is a big morale boost. The team's hitting their stride, showing offensive prowess. It's a good time to show your support, maybe even catch a game. For sports bettors, this could signal a change in odds.
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