Tough Loss in a Nail-Biter Against the Giants
Heyo, fellow Diamondbacks fans!
What a game today, though, it didn’t go our way in the end. The Arizona Diamondbacks put on a spirited display but unfortunately fell short against the San Francisco Giants in an intense 5-1 encounter that stretched into extra innings. Let's dive into the highlights and moments!Early Innings: A Pitcher's Duel
In the early stages, our pitchers Brandyn Garcia, John Curtiss, and later Juan Morillo were firing on all cylinders, keeping the Giants in check with a series of quick outs and strikeouts. The game was a classic pitcher’s duel up until the 11th inning! Both teams were determined not to give an inch. Our guys like Geraldo Perdomo, Ketel Marte, and Corbin Carroll made contact but unfortunately couldn't get much past the Giants’ strong defense early on. Huge shoutout to Alexander for his singles - he was putting in work out there!A Heartbreaking 11th Inning
The stalemate persisted until the 11th inning when the tides turned. The Giants managed to string together a lethal series of hits, courtesy of Jerar Encarnacion, Patrick Bailey, and Christian Koss. This was a painful moment for us surrounded by an unfortunate passed ball and an unfortunate fielder’s choice. But hey, Curtiss and Morillo were out there grinding, and sometimes the game just doesn't go your way. The Giants piled on the runs, and by the middle of the 11th, they led 5-0.A Brave Fightback
Our boys didn’t give up without a fight. In the bottom of the 11th, Perdomo managed to get into scoring position thanks to the ever-reliable Carroll, who sacrificed himself to bring in the scoreline to 5-1, sparing us a complete shutout. Moreno and Alexander made solid attempts, looking to capitalize, but the game concluded with a Giants win.
Looking Forward
Despite the score, our team showed guts and determination in every inning. It’s been an intense game, and while the outcome wasn’t what we hoped for, we've got to stick together and keep supporting our D-backs! Onto the next game! Let's keep the morale high and be loud and proud for our squad. Let's go D-backs!
Scoreboard for Giants @ Diamondbacks (September 17th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 0 |