D-backs crush Giants 8-2 on July 2, 2025, as Jake McCarthy's 3-run homer and Zac Gallen's 10 Ks lead a four-homer barrage. See how they overpowered their rivals.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
Now that's how you respond. After falling into an early hole, the Arizona Diamondbacks didn't just rally; they unleashed an offensive onslaught, launching four home runs to crush the San Francisco Giants 8-2. The catalyst for the explosion was the man of the hour, Jake McCarthy, whose triumphant return from Triple-A continues to provide the exact spark this lineup needed.
Four homers, eight runs, and one massive statement. The Diamondbacks didn't just beat the Giants; they overpowered them.
The biggest swing of the night, and perhaps the biggest of the week, came from Jake McCarthy. With the D-backs trailing 2-0 in the fourth, McCarthy stepped up and blasted a three-run homer that completely flipped the script. It was the centerpiece of a four-run inning that Arizona never looked back from. Since his recall from Reno on June 24, McCarthy has been on a tear, hitting safely in six of seven games and proving he belongs in the big-league lineup. His energy and production have been an undeniable jolt to the team.
While the offense was grabbing headlines, Zac Gallen was putting on an absolute clinic. After a shaky start that saw the Giants take a 2-0 lead, Gallen settled in and became untouchable. He mowed down hitter after hitter, piling up 10 strikeouts over seven masterful innings while allowing just one earned run. It was an ace-like performance that slammed the door on any hope of a Giants comeback and set the stage for the D-backs' offensive fireworks.
McCarthy's homer opened the floodgates, and the rest of the team happily followed. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. padded the lead with a two-run shot in the fifth inning, his signature bat flip in tow. Then, in the sixth, Randal Grichuk and James McCann went back-to-back with solo shots, putting the game completely out of reach. The power display was a welcome sight, demonstrating that the D-backs' lineup can be a threat from top to bottom.
As the team celebrates a crucial win, the focus also shifts to two key events. First, the final push is on for Ketel Marte in the All-Star voting. The team is campaigning hard to get the star second baseman elected as a starter, and fans have until the final hours to cast their ballots. Looking ahead, the D-backs will send Merrill Kelly (7-4, 3.49 ERA) to the mound for the rubber match against the Giants' Landen Roupp, hoping to secure a vital series victory.
With the team back at .500 and the bats white-hot, the D-backs have a chance to secure a massive series win against a division rival. All eyes are on Merrill Kelly to keep the momentum going in the finale, and on the All-Star announcement to see if Ketel Marte gets the starting nod he so richly deserves. The energy is back at Chase Field.
