Phoenix Diamondbacks rout Giants after Arenado grand slam
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In Phoenix on Monday night, the Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the San Francisco Giants 12-2 to open a three-game home series. Nolan Arenado set the tone early, driving Robbie Ray’s sixth pitch of the game for a first-inning grand slam. Gabriel Moreno later added a two-run homer as Arizona’s offense continued to build a lead that held the rest of the way. Starter Zac Gallen limited San Francisco to two runs over six innings, while rookie Ryan Waldschmidt recorded a career-high three hits. The victory marked Arizona’s sixth win in its past nine games and opened a seven-game homestand on a strong note.
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Timeline
- Monday night Diamondbacks open home series
- First inning Arenado belts bases-loaded grand slam
- Early innings Arizona quickly extends commanding lead
- Midgame Gallen works six effective innings
- Later Moreno adds two-run home run
- Waldschmidt logs career-high three hits
- Game ends Diamondbacks defeat Giants 12-2
- Homestand begins with sixth win in nine
Why it matters
If you're a Diamondbacks fan, this is a promising start to the homestand. Arenado's grand slam and Moreno's two-run homer show a strong offense. Gallen's pitching and Waldschmidt's career-high hits add to the momentum. Keep an eye on the next games.
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