The Arizona Diamondbacks continued their climb in the National League standings Tuesday night with a hard-fought 7-5 victory over the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park on May 26, 2026. Arizona’s offense delivered timely power, Eduardo Rodríguez continued his dominant stretch on the mound, and Ketel Marte once again proved why he has become one of the hottest hitters in Major League Baseball.

The win pushed the Diamondbacks to 30-24 on the season and extended their recent hot streak as Arizona continues building momentum in the NL West race.

San Francisco struck first in the bottom of the opening inning when Casey Schmitt launched a solo home run into the left-field seats, giving the Giants an early 1-0 advantage. Arizona answered immediately in the second inning with an offensive explosion that shifted momentum for the remainder of the night.

The Diamondbacks plated three runs in the top of the second inning thanks to aggressive at-bats and disciplined situational hitting. Arizona’s lineup continued to pressure Giants starter Tyler Mahle throughout the game, consistently forcing long counts and capitalizing on scoring opportunities.

Arizona added another run in the fourth inning before Adrian Del Castillo delivered one of the biggest swings of the night in the sixth. The rookie catcher crushed a solo home run to extend the Diamondbacks’ lead and continue his impressive offensive development at the major league level.

The defining moment came in the seventh inning when Ketel Marte stepped to the plate with a runner aboard. Marte demolished a towering two-run homer deep into the San Francisco night sky, sending the ball an estimated 450-plus feet and silencing the Oracle Park crowd. The blast gave Arizona critical insurance runs and continued what has become an MVP-level stretch for the Diamondbacks second baseman.

Marte entered the game fresh off being named National League Player of the Week and continued to showcase why he remains one of the most dangerous hitters in baseball. His combination of power, plate discipline, and clutch hitting has transformed Arizona’s lineup into one of the most dangerous offensive groups in the National League.

While the offense grabbed headlines, Eduardo Rodríguez once again delivered stability on the mound. The veteran left-hander worked six strong innings, allowing two earned runs on six hits while striking out six Giants hitters. Rodríguez improved to 5-1 on the season and continued lowering his ERA during an outstanding month of May.

Rodríguez controlled the tempo throughout the night by mixing pitches effectively and consistently working ahead in counts. His ability to limit damage after San Francisco put runners on base proved critical in preserving Arizona’s lead.
The Giants attempted to rally late in the game behind additional power hitting. Eric Haase launched a home run in the seventh inning, Rafael Devers ripped an RBI double in the eighth, and Willy Adames added a solo homer in the ninth to cut Arizona’s lead to two runs.

Despite the late pressure, Diamondbacks closer Paul Sewald remained composed and secured the final outs to earn his 13th save of the season. Sewald battled through traffic in the ninth inning and continued his strong season anchoring Arizona’s bullpen.

Another storyline to monitor following the game was the health status of Nolan Arenado. The veteran infielder exited late with right groin tightness. Early reports from the club indicated the move was precautionary, and Arenado is currently considered day-to-day.

Arizona’s recent turnaround has been fueled by elite starting pitching, improved bullpen execution, and a lineup that continues to produce power throughout the order. The Diamondbacks have now won five consecutive games against the Giants this season and continue establishing themselves as legitimate contenders in the National League playoff race.

​With Ketel Marte playing at an All-Star level, Eduardo Rodríguez dominating on the mound, and the offense finding consistency from top to bottom, Arizona appears to be hitting its stride at exactly the right time.

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