D-backs top Giants 4-2 on July 1, 2025, snapping a 4-game skid. Homers from Eugenio Suárez & Lourdes Gurriel Jr. powered the crucial division win.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
Finally, a breath of fresh air at Chase Field. After a frustrating four-game skid, the Arizona Diamondbacks found their footing Monday night, using the long ball to power their way to a much-needed 4-2 victory over the division-rival San Francisco Giants.
That's 26 on the year for Eugenio Suárez, and none have felt bigger than the two-run shot that sealed the deal in the eighth.
It was a tense affair that felt bigger than a typical late-June game. The D-backs jumped out to a 2-0 lead and held it into the seventh inning, but the resilient Giants clawed back to tie the game, silencing the home crowd. The tension was palpable, and social media was buzzing with debate over a potential fan interference call, but the Snakes didn't buckle. They pulled ahead late, securing a win that manager Torey Lovullo and the entire clubhouse desperately needed.
The offense was sparked by two huge swings. First, Lourdes Gurriel Jr. ambushed Giants ace Logan Webb for a solo home run to open the scoring, setting an aggressive tone early. Then, with the game on the line in the eighth inning, Eugenio Suárez delivered the decisive blow. His 26th home run of the season was a towering shot that provided crucial insurance runs and gave the bullpen the breathing room it needed to lock down the 4-2 win.
This victory was more than just a single mark in the win column; it was a potential turning point. Snapping a four-game losing streak against a division rival is the kind of jolt that can change the trajectory of a homestand. The D-backs now have an opportunity to make up ground in the NL West standings and prove that their recent slump was just a blip on the radar. The challenge now is to stack another win on top of this one and turn a single victory into a genuine hot streak.
One win doesn't make a season, but it can be the spark that ignites a fire. With the losing streak in the rearview mirror, the Diamondbacks have a chance to build on this performance and win a crucial series against the Giants. All eyes will be on the team tonight to see if they can keep the momentum rolling.
