Phoenix, AZ — June 30, 2025
The Diamondbacks returned to the win column Monday night behind clutch hits, standout pitching, and a milestone moment from veteran slugger Eugenio Suárez. Arizona took Game 1 of their 4-game series against the San Francisco Giants, 4-2, under the roof at Chase Field in sweltering Phoenix.

🔥 How It Happened
Pitching Duel Early
Ryne Nelson was dialed in from the jump, and so was San Francisco’s Brandon Webb. The first three innings flew by as both teams stranded early baserunners, locked in a scoreless duel. But Alek Thomas helped crack the scoreboard with a leadoff double in the 3rd, eventually scoring on a throwing error to make it 1-0 Arizona.

Gurriel Jr. Breaks It Open
After Nelson continued to blank the Giants, Lourdes Gurriel Jr. blasted a solo home run in the 6th, stretching the D-backs' lead to 2-0. It was a crucial insurance run—because the Giants weren’t done yet.

Giants Fight Back in the 7th
San Francisco tied things up at 2-2 after Tyler Fitzgerald’s two-RBI double off reliever Juan Morillo. But Arizona wasted no time responding.

Small Ball, Big Moments
The bottom of the 7th saw the D-backs scratch across a go-ahead run after singles by Thomas, Herrera, and Perdomo made it 3-2. They’d never trail again.

Suárez Delivers Career Milestone
In the bottom of the 8th, Eugenio Suárez launched his 900th career RBI with a solo home run to left, giving the D-backs breathing room at 4-2.

Lockdown Bullpen
John Curtiss, Shelby Miller, and a controversial replay reversal held the Giants scoreless in the 8th and 9th. Miller struck out one to earn his 10th save of the season.

🐍 Player of the Game: Eugenio Suárez
1-for-4, HR, RBI #900
The veteran third baseman made history and delivered when it counted most, giving Arizona that extra cushion late.

​📈 Key Stats

🧊 Cool Stat
Rafael Devers struck out four times for a golden sombrero—his rough night at the plate symbolized a frustrating evening for the Giants’ offense.

📝 What’s Next
Arizona (42-42) evens their record and will look to keep rolling Tuesday night in Game 2 against San Francisco (45-40). First pitch from Chase Field is set for 6:40 PM.

📢 FINAL SCORE
San Francisco Giants – 2
Arizona Diamondbacks – 4

WP: John Curtiss (1-0)
LP: Brandon Webb (7-6)
​SV: Shelby Miller (10)