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Arenado's grand slam fuels Diamondbacks' commanding win

PUBLISHED May 19, 2026, 1:11 AM ET

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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.

By James Porter | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Manager Torey Lovullo noted offensive progress across the prior four games.
Monday: Diamondbacks opened the game with multiple hits culminating in Arenado’s grand slam.
Arizona added runs in the second, third and five-run fifth inning to extend the lead.
Zac Gallen completed six innings with five strikeouts; Robbie Ray left after 4 1/3 innings.
Arizona matched season highs for runs and hits and improved its record following the win.

News Intelligence

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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Who Benefited

The Arizona Diamondbacks benefited from a balanced offensive outburst, improving their win-loss record and gaining momentum heading into the remainder of the series.

Who Impacted

The San Francisco Giants suffered a lopsided loss, with starter Robbie Ray charged with nine earned runs and the team dropping in the standings.

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Articles Published:: 8
Right Leaning:: 0
Left Leaning:: 0
Neutral:: 8
Distribution:: Left 0%, Center 100%, Right 0%

Who Benefited

The Arizona Diamondbacks benefited from a balanced offensive outburst, improving their win-loss record and gaining momentum heading into the remainder of the series.

Who Impacted

The San Francisco Giants suffered a lopsided loss, with starter Robbie Ray charged with nine earned runs and the team dropping in the standings.