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Sacramento A’s podcast Jeremiah Salmonson: A’s win seventh of last eight games with 5-1 win over D-Backs

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Sacramento A’s pitcher Shawn Newcomb (left) and catcher Shea Langeliers (right) congratulate each other after the A’s defeat the Arizona Diamondbacks at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento Sat Aug 2, 2025 (AP News photo)

Sacramento A’s podcast Jeremiah Salmonson:

#1 Sacramento A’s catcher Shea Langeliers’ two run homer contributed to a four run first inning and helped the A’s for a 5-1 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento on Friday night.

#2 Brent Rooker hit a sacrifice fly and then Langeliers came up with his 19th home run of the season and Carlos Cortez connected for a RBI single and the A’s quickly jump on Diamondbacks pitcher Anthony DeSclafani.

#3 In the fourth inning Rooker got a base hit and then Tyler Soderstrom hit his second double of the game to score Rooker to put the A’s in front 5-0 in the last of the fourth.

#4 The A’s got some good pitching that helped beat some good hitting from starter Jacob Lopez who improved his record to 4-6. Lopez pitched five scoreless innings allowing five hits. The A’s have now won seven of their last eight games.

#5 For Saturday night’s tilt at Sutter Health starting pitchers for the Diamondbacks RHP Zac Gallen (7-12 ERA 5.60) for the A’s RHP JT Ginn (2-2 ERA 3.89) first pitch at 7:05pm PT.

Jeremiah Salmonson does the Sacramento A’s podcasts Thursdays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Whether you’re pre-gaming with the Kings or celebrating an A’s win, Cyprus Grille at the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena is your downtown go-to.

⚡Craft cocktails? Check.
🔥Game-day bites? Oh yeah.
🏟️Steps from Golden 1 Center? You bet.

Open daily, Cyprus Grille is serving up local flavor with a front-row seat to the action. Stop by before or after the game—or make it your new downtown hangout.

Cyprus Grille—where fans fuel up.

📍Located inside the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena @ 300 J Street

Happy Hour – 4pm-6pm

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Sacramento A’s podcast Lincoln Juarez: A’s win seventh of last eight games with 5-1 win over D-Backs

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Sacramento A’s catcher Shea Langeliers connects for a two run home run in the bottom of the first inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento on Fri Aug 1, 202

Sacramento A’s podcast Lincoln Juarez:

#1 Sacramento A’s catcher Shea Langeliers’ two run homer contributed to a four run first inning and helped the A’s for a 5-1 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento on Friday night.

#2 Brent Rooker hit a sacrifice fly and then Langeliers came up with his 19th home run of the season and Carlos Cortez connected for a RBI single and the A’s quickly jump on Diamondbacks pitcher Anthony DeSclafani.

#3 In the fourth inning Rooker got a base hit and then Tyler Soderstrom hit his second double of the game to score Rooker to put the A’s in front 5-0 in the last of the fourth.

#4 The A’s got some good pitching that helped beat some good hitting from starter Jacob Lopez who improved his record to 4-6. Lopez pitched five scoreless innings allowing five hits. The A’s have now won seven of their last eight games.

#5 For Saturday night’s tilt at Sutter Health starting pitchers for the Diamondbacks RHP Zac Gallen (7-12 ERA 5.60) for the A’s RHP JT Ginn (2-2 ERA 3.89) first pitch at 7:05pm PT.

Lincoln Jurarez does the Sacramento A’s podcasts Saturdays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Whether you’re pre-gaming with the Kings or celebrating an A’s win, Cyprus Grille at the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena is your downtown go-to.

⚡Craft cocktails? Check.
🔥Game-day bites? Oh yeah.
🏟️Steps from Golden 1 Center? You bet.

Open daily, Cyprus Grille is serving up local flavor with a front-row seat to the action. Stop by before or after the game—or make it your new downtown hangout.

Cyprus Grille—where fans fuel up.

📍Located inside the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena @ 300 J Street

Happy Hour – 4pm-6pm

Show your ticket for additional discounts when dining in. 

A’s Stay Hot With 5-1 Win Over Diamondbacks to Open Series

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Jacob Lopez #57 of the Athletics delivers a pitch against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the first inning at Sutter Health Park on August 01, 2025 in Sacramento, California. (Photo Credit: Thien-An Truong/Getty Images)

By Jeremiah Salmonson

WEST SACRAMENTO — The Athletics are playing really good baseball right now.

The A’s, fresh off a sweep of the Houston Astros in Houston and taking two of three from the Mariners in Sacramento, defeated the Diamondbacks in game one of a three-game series on Friday night, 5-1.

Jacob Lopez, who got the start for the A’s on Friday, labored through five innings of work. Lopez didn’t allow a run while giving up five hits and two walks to the D-backs. He wasn’t as sharp as he had been, but in the end it didn’t matter as he navigated his way through a scoreless outing.

The A’s bullpen continued to pitch well late in games and held the Diamondbacks to just one run in four innings of relief.

Luis Morales relieved Lopez, throwing two innings in his major league debut. Morales gave up a run on three hits while walking one in his outing to hold the lead for the A’s.

Elvis Alvarado and Sean Newcomb pitched the final two innings and gave up no hits and no runs between the two of them.

On the offensive side of the ball, the A’s once again jumped out to an early lead. They scored four runs in the bottom of the first inning thanks to a Brent Rooker sac fly, a Shea Langeliers two-run homer, and a Carlos Cortez RBI single. The A’s only scored once more—a Tyler Soderstrom RBI double in the fourth inning—but the offense managed 11 hits on the night and put pressure on D-backs pitching all game long.

The A’s are on a roll. Winners of seven of their last eight games, they look to win another series on Saturday night in Sacramento. With the win, the A’s improve to 49-63 as the D-backs fall to 51-59 with the loss.

J.T. Ginn (2-2, 3.89 ERA) is slated to go for the A’s as the D-backs counter with Zac Gallen (7-12, 5.60 ERA). First pitch is set for 7:05 PM PST on Saturday night.

Sacramento A’s podcast Michael Roberson: Was trading Miller a mistake on A’s part?

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Former Sacramento A’s pitcher Mason Miller was dealt to the San Diego Padres on Thu Jul 31, 2025. Many question if this is a mistake on the A’s part and that their kissing off the season. (AP News photo)

Sacramento A’s podcast Michael Roberson:

#1 Before Thursday’s 3pm deadline the Sacramento A’s dealt closer Mason Miller LHP JP Sears to the San Diego Padres for shortstop Leo De Vries and right hand pitchers Braden Nett, Henry Baez, and Eduarniel Nunez. The Padres shore up their pitching getting a starter with Sears and one of the best closer in the game with Miller.

#2 Major League Baseball and NBC Sports Regional Networks announced a partnership to stream games direct-to-consumers for the Athletics (NBC Sports California) through MLB.TV during the 2025 season. Fans in the A’s home territory can now watch the network’s game coverage live and on demand with live pre- and post-game shows through the league’s streaming service, which is now entering its 23rd season.

#3 The A’s have placed shortstop Jacob Wilson on the ten day IL on Tuesday and this is retroactive through Saturday. Wilson fractured his forearm and A’s manager Mark Kotsay said the A’s are optimistic that Wilson will return some time this season but it’s doubtful he’ll be back before the ten days are up.

#4 A’s Nick Kurtz became the youngest player in MLB history and the first rookie to hit four home runs in a game last Friday against the Houston Astros. Kurtz had 19 total bases which ties Shawn Green for the most total bases in a single game since 1900. It was Kurtz’s 66th game and he recorded one of the greatest single games in big league history.

#5 The A’s host the Arizona Diamondbacks at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento starting pitchers for Friday night  Starting pitchers for Arizona RHP Merrill Kelly (9-6 ERA 3.22) Sacramento LHP Jacob Lopez (3-6 ERA 4.29). First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. PST on Friday at Sutter Health Park after a day off on Thursday.

Join Michael Roberson for the A’s podcasts Fridays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Sacramento A’s podcast Jeremiah Salmonson: A’s deal closer Miller and Sears to Padres; A’s games to stream on MLB.TV; plus more A’s news

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Former Sacramento A’s closer Mason Miller (57) along with pitcher JP Sears was traded to the San Diego Padres on Thu Jul 31, 2025 (AP News photo)

Sacramento A’s podcast Jeremiah Salmonson:

#1 Before today’s 3pm deadline the Sacramento A’s dealt closer Mason Miller LHP JP Sears to the San Diego Padres for shortstop Leo De Vries and right hand pitchers Braden Nett, Henry Baez, and Eduarniel Nunez. The Padres shore up their pitching getting a starter with Sears and one of the best closer in the game with Miller.

#2 Major League Baseball and NBC Sports Regional Networks announced a partnership to stream games direct-to-consumers for the Athletics (NBC Sports California) through MLB.TV during the 2025 season. Fans in the A’s home territory can now watch the network’s game coverage live and on demand with live pre- and post-game shows through the league’s streaming service, which is now entering its 23rd season.

#3 The A’s have placed shortstop Jacob Wilson on the ten day IL on Tuesday and this is retroactive through Saturday. Wilson fractured his forearm and A’s manager Mark Kotsay said the A’s are optimistic that Wilson will return some time this season but it’s doubtful he’ll be back before the ten days are up.

#4 A’s Nick Kurtz became the youngest player in MLB history and the first rookie to hit four home runs in a game last Friday against the Houston Astros. Kurtz had 19 total bases which ties Shawn Green for the most total bases in a single game since 1900. It was Kurtz’s 66th game and he recorded one of the greatest single games in big league history.

#5 The A’s host the Arizona Diamondbacks at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento starting pitchers for Friday night  Starting pitchers for Arizona RHP Merrill Kelly (9-6 ERA 3.22) Sacramento pitcher to be determined. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. PST on Friday at Sutter Health Park after a day off on Thursday.

Join Jeremiah Salmonson for the A’s podcasts Fridays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Whether you’re pre-gaming with the Kings or celebrating an A’s win, Cyprus Grille at the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena is your downtown go-to.

⚡Craft cocktails? Check.
🔥Game-day bites? Oh yeah.
🏟️Steps from Golden 1 Center? You bet.

Open daily, Cyprus Grille is serving up local flavor with a front-row seat to the action. Stop by before or after the game—or make it your new downtown hangout.

Cyprus Grille—where fans fuel up.

📍Located inside the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena @ 300 J Street

Happy Hour – 4pm-6pm

Show your ticket for additional discounts when dining in. 

San Francisco Giants podcast Michael Villanueva: Ray goes the distance against Arizona; SF-Sac battle of NorCal starts tonight

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San Francisco Giants Willy Adames swings for a third inning RBI double against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix on Thu Jul 3, 2025 (AP News photo)

San Francisco Giants podcast Michael Villanueva:

#1 San Francisco pitcher Robbie Ray was lights out pitching into the ninth something the Giants don’t see very often. He was simply amazing allowing three hits, two earned runs, one walk and seven strikeouts. The Giants offense was excellent with 12 hits while Arizona only had three hits.

#2 San Francisco got this game underway in a repeat of Wednesday’s game scoring two runs in the first inning. Heliot Ramos got the game off to a great start hitting a double driving Willy Adames home for a 1-0 lead.

#3 Jung Hoo Lee who had a dynamite game Wednesday also got a nice start in game four Thursday sacrificing Rafael Devers home for the 2-0 lead.

#4 Ray was didn’t get run support in the three loses that he had but got run support Thursday night for the 8-2 win.

#5 The Giants will send Justin Verlander to the mound as he continues to look for his first win this season. He has a 0-5 win/loss record and a 4.26 ERA. The A’s will start JP Sears who comes into the game with a 6-7 win/loss record and a 5.09 ERA.

Michael Villanueva does the Giants podcasts each Friday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

San Francisco’s Robbie Ray Pitches a Complete Game Beating Arizona 7-2

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San Francisco Giants starter Robbie Ray was dealing keeping the Arizona Diamondbacks in check and going the distance on Thu Jul 3, 2025 at Chase Field in Phoenix (AP News photo)

By Barbara Mason

Game four in the series between the San Francisco Giants (47-41) and the Arizona Diamondbacks (43-44) ended up with each team winning two games for a series tie 2-2.

San Francisco pitcher Robbie Ray was lights out pitching into the ninth something the Giants don’t see very often. He was simply amazing allowing three hits, two earned runs, one walk and seven strikeouts. The Giants offense was excellent with 12 hits while Arizona only had three hits.

Game recap: San Francisco got this game underway in a repeat of Wednesday’s game scoring two runs in the first inning. Heliot Ramos got the game off to a great start hitting a double driving Willy Adames home for a 1-0 lead. Jung Hoo Lee who had a dynamite game Wednesday also got a nice start in game four Thursday sacrificing Rafael Devers home for the 2-0 lead.

The Giants would add two more runs in the third inning taking a 4-0 lead. Adames doubled driving Mike Yastrzemski home and San Francisco again had a terrific start in this game. Giant’s pitcher Ray was plowing through the Diamondbacks. Arizona went three and out in the first four innings and did not have a single hit until the fifth inning.

Arizona finally got up on the scoreboard in the fifth with their first hit of the game. It was a good one too, a solo home run to left but trailing 4-1 they still had a lot of work to do considering they were really struggling offensively. Much of their struggle at the plate had everything to do with the work on the mound from Ray. After the home run the Diamondbacks went three and out.

The Giants would score a couple more runs in the seventh inning taking a significant lead 6-1. Rafael Devers delivered the blow with a double that scored two runners, Andrew Knizner and Adames. Arizona’s Lourdes Gurriel Jr doubled in the bottom of the seventh but that would be all for the Diamondbacks.

The game went into the ninth inning with San Francisco still leading 6-1. The Giants had three singles in a row in the inning where they loaded the bases and with only one out, and another run was on the horizon. Devers sacrificed Knizner home extending the Giants lead 7-1.

Arizona hit their second home run of the game another solo shot but still trailed 7-2 with one out.Ray took care of business and that was the ballgame with San Francisco tying the series winning this game 7-1. This was Ray’s second complete game of his career in a most impressive outing.

San Francisco broke out of their offensive slump in Wednesday’s game and carried it into Thursday night’s game. They had 12 hits while the Diamondbacks only had three hits thanks to the brilliance of Ray. Mike Yastrzemski and Adames had three hits apiece. The Giants had scored in four innings.

Game notes: After winning a tight extra-innings game Wednesday night 6-5, the Giants beat the Diamondbacks in the final game of the series Thursday. San Francisco had a 5-2 lead going into the bottom of the eighth inning Wednesday night but let the Diamondbacks back into the game with two runs in the top of the ninth inning.

Arizona scored two runs in the ninth inning tying the game 5-5 forcing extra innings. The Giants eventually won the game in the tenth inning 6-5. The Giants win Thursday night and tied the series 2-2 as they head out to Sacramento for a series with the Sacramento Athletics Friday.

The Giants will send Justin Verlander to the mound as he continues to look for his first win this season. He has a 0-5 win/loss record and a 4.26 ERA. The A’s will start JP Sears who comes into the game with a 6-7 win/loss record and a 5.09 ERA. First pitch for this game is scheduled for 7:05 PM. San Francisco is on an offensive roll right now and will be looking to take that confidence into Sacramento.

San Francisco Giants podcast Morris Phillips: Giants conclude four game series tonight at Chase Field

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San Francisco Giants catcher Patrick Bailey swings for a tenth inning RBI sacrifice fly that scores the go ahead run against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix on Wed Jul 2, 2025 (AP News photo)

SF Giants podcast Morris Phillips:

#1 San Francisco Giants catcher Patrick Bailey hit a sacrifice fly in the top of the tenth inning that allowed Jung Ho Lee to score to defeat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-5 at Chase Field on Wednesday night in the third game of the four game series.

#2 The were in the lead in the ninth inning 5-3, Geraldo Perdomo of the Diamondback got a base hit and the next hitter Ketel Marte slugged a home run to right field off Giants closer Camilo Doval to tie the game 5-5. It was Marte’s 18th home run of the season.

#3 The Giants caught up to the Diamondbacks in the top of the tenth when Lee went to third on infield hit by Heliot Ramos which turned out the go ahead run making it 6-5. Doval improved his record to 4-2 in the bottom of the tenth inning.

#4 Giants Mike Yastrzemski hit a home run on the second pitch of the contest hitting a fastball in the right field stands. Lee hit a triple that scored Wilmer Flores to take a 2-0 lead in the first.

#5 The series concludes Thursday night at 6:45pm PT at Chase Field in Phoenix starting pitcher for San Francisco LHP Robbie Ray (8-3 ERA 2.75) for Arizona RHP Brandon Pfaadt (8-5 ERA 5.38).

Morris Phillips does the San Francisco Giants podcasts Thursdays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Giants Beat Diamondbacks In Ten Innings 6-5

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San Francisco Giants catcher Patrick Bailey (left) congratulates closer Camilo Doval (right) after finishing off the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix Wed Jul 2, 2025 (AP News photo)

By Barbara Mason

The San Francisco Giants (46-41) got a great start in game three of their four-game series with the Arizona Diamondbacks (43-43). The Giants first at bat in the game Mike Yastrzemski hit a solo home run and the Giants would finish with nine hits beating Arizona 5-3 Wednesday. Jung Hoo Lee had a great game with a single, double and triple in five at-bats.

Game recap: The Giants could not have gotten this game going any better than they did in this one. In the games first at bat Yastrzemski knocked the ball out of the park, a shot to right center and San Francisco was on the board 1-0. Lee came to the plate and tripled driving Wilmer Flores home extending their lead to 2-0. The Giants had two hits in the inning as well as a walk.

The Giants scored another insurance run in the top of the fifth inning. Brett Wisely doubled and Rafael Devers singled him home for a 3-0 lead. Through five innings the Giants had five hits and Lee was having a great game with a triple and a double.

This game took an ugly turn when Arizona’s Alek Thomas hit a solo home run in the bottom of the fifth inning and the DIamondbacks were on the board 3-1. San Francisco pitcher Landon Roupp had a rough inning with back-to-back walks and a Ketel Marte single loading the bases. Roupp was relieved by Erik Miller who got the Giants out of the inning but did give up a run and it was now a one-run game 3-2.

The Giants got out of the seventh inning with two Arizona runners on base and no outs. They took the 3-2 lead into the top of the eighth inning looking to push the lead out with some insurance runs.

Lee had his third hit of the game, a single. Lee advanced to second base on a walk and San Francisco had two runners on base with one out. Patrick Bailey singled Lee home and the Giants had that insurance run now leading 4-2 and were looking for more with two runners still on base and one out.

Wisely accommodated with a single; Luis Matos scored and San Francisco was in good shape with another insurance run leading 5-2. The Diamondback’s scored one run in the eighth inning but trailing 5-3 they were down to their last three outs.

Camilo Duval would take the mound looking to close out this game for the Giants. When it was looking so very good for San Francisco Duval gave up a home run to Ketel Marte with Geraldo Perdomo on base and this game was tied 5-5. Arizona could not get the walk-off and the game went into extra innings.

Heliot Ramos singled in the tenth inning and San Francisco had runners at first and third with no outs. Lee who was the second base runner scored on a Bailey sacrifice and the Giants took a 6-5 lead going into the bottom of the tenth inning.

The Diamondbacks had a runner on third base but could not bring him home and that was the ball game with the Giants coming out on top 6-5. After leading for the entire game, the Giants got it done although it took ten innings to do it.

Game notes: Wednesday evening the Giants completed their series with the Diamondbacks with the final game of the series Wednesday evening winning 6-5 at Chase Field. San Francisco dropped the first two games of the series losing game one 4-2 and going on to lose game two after leading 2-0 early in the game.

The Diamondbacks scored in four consecutive innings hitting four home runs to win the game 8-2. After scoring the two runs, the Giants did not score for the rest of the game, in fact after the third inning, the San Francisco offense went stagnant. They were able to get the offense going in Wednesday night’sgame although they have been struggling for awhile now.

Thursday the Giants will be looking to tie up this series in game four. Robbie Ray will take the mound for San Francisco with a 8-3 win/loss record and a 2.75 ERA. The Diamondbacks will start Brandon Pfaadt who comes into this game with a 8-5 win/loss record and a 5.38 ERA. First pitch for this game is scheduled for 6:40 PM.

Giants Offense Meltdown Results In Another Loss To Diamondbacks 8-2; SF’s Melvin reupped for one more season

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San Francisco Giants manager Bob Melvin received a one year contract option through the 2026 season on Tue Jul 1, 2025. Here is Melvin (right) speaking with Giants third base coach Matt Williams (left) in the San Francisco dugout against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago on Sun Jun 29, 2025 (AP News photo)

By Barbara Mason

The San Francisco Giants (45-41) lost game two of their series against the Arizona Diamondbacks (43-42) 8-2 Tuesday night and would be playing Wednesday to avoid a sweep. Going into this series they were favored but they can’t seem to get out of their offensive funk and throw in woes on the mound and San Francisco after taking an early 2-0 lead crumbled allowing Arizona to score eight runs.

The Diamondbacks hit four home runs, two back to back in the sixth inning which really sealed the deal. After scoring the two runs in the second inning San Francisco were unable to score again, in fact they had no hits after the third inning through the seventh. They finished with only six hits in this game.

Game recap: San Francisco got this game going in the right direction scoring two runs in the second inning taking a 2-0 lead. Willy Adames scored the first run with a 409 foot home run and a 1-0 Giants lead. In the same inning, Patrick Bailey grounded out allowing baserunner Daniel Johnson to score extending the Giants lead to 2-0.

The Diamondbacks were trailing going into the bottom of the third inning but that was all about to change in dramatic fashion. Arizona scored a run in the inning cutting the Giants lead in half 2-1. Geraldo Perdomo singled James McCann home and the Diamondbacks were just getting started.

The Arizona offense exploded over the next three innings and the Giants were unable to a thing about it. The Diamondbacks hit four home runs out of the park the first in the fourth inning a three run homer off the bat of Jake McCarthy with Eugenio Suarez and Lourdes Gurriel Jr. on base taking a 4-2 lead, their first lead in the game. In the fifth inning another long ball for two more runs. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. homered with Eugenio Suarez on base for two more runs extending their lead 6-2.

The Diamondbacks would hit two more home runs both of them solo shots. Randal Grichuk and James McCann both got in on the action with back to back home runs in the sixth inning. It was a scoring frenzy for Arizona during a four inning span. The final was 8-2 and Arizona had taken a 2-0 series lead.

It was a real disappointment for the Giants considering the way they got this game going. They had a pretty good third inning with a Rafael Devers double and a Wilmer Flores single. That was when it all came crashing down. They only had a couple of hits for the remainder of the game in an offensive meltdown.

It was also a rough day on the mound for starting pitcher Hayden Birdsong as well as relief pitcher Carson Seymour. Birdsong pitched four innings allowing three hits, four runs, four walks and six strikeouts.. Seymour went three innings and allowed five hits, four runs and two strikeouts. It was not a great outing for either pitcher.

Game notes: The Giants took on the Diamondbacks and once more couldn’t get out of their offensive funk. They have been struggling for awhile now and nothing seems to change. They have lost to far too many teams that they should beat.

It’s just a mystery and impossible to explain what has happened to this offense; where did it go and more importantly how do they get it back on track. The Diamondbacks did most of their damage in the fourth inning scoring three runs and in the fifth inning scoring two more runs to wind up getting a six run 8-2 win over the Giants on Tuesday night.

The Giants announced they were exercising manager Bob Melvin’s contract option for the 2026 season. Melvin and the Giants are just five games over .500 and in third place in the NL West. Melvin who caught for the Giants has his dream job as manager for San Francisco and is managing his 22nd season. The Giants showing faith in Melvin extending him for one more season.

Wednesday this series will wrap up in game three. San Francisco will be looking to avoid a sweep while the Diamondbacks will be eying a sweep. Landon Roupp will take the mound for the Giants with a 6-5 win/loss record and a 3.43 ERA. Arizona will start Merrill Kelly with a 7-4 win/loss record and a 3.49 ERA. First pitch for this game is scheduled for 6:40 PM PT.