The Diamondbacks snap a 4-game skid, beating the Giants 4-2 on July 1, 2025, thanks to Ryne Nelson's gem and Geraldo Perdomo's clutch go-ahead hit.
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Just when the Chase Field faithful were starting to sweat, the Arizona Diamondbacks slammed the brakes on a frustrating four-game losing streak, gutting out a 4-2 victory against the rival San Francisco Giants in a game filled with clutch hits, power, and a little bit of late-inning drama. It was the kind of complete team win they've desperately needed.
11 home runs in the month of June. That's the power surge Eugenio Suárez capped off with a booming solo shot to provide critical insurance.
The D-backs desperately needed a starter to go deep and keep them in the game, and Ryne Nelson delivered exactly that. The righty was masterful, carving up the Giants' lineup for 6 2/3 innings, allowing just two runs and striking out seven without issuing a single walk. He gave his team a chance, and they seized it. After the Giants tied it up, it was Geraldo Perdomo who came through in the clutch, delivering a go-ahead bloop single in the seventh inning that felt like a massive weight being lifted off the entire team. Not to be outdone, Alek Thomas was a sparkplug all night, going a perfect 3-for-3 and scoring two crucial runs.
If there's been one consistent bright spot this month, it's the thunder in Eugenio Suárez's bat. He put an exclamation point on his torrid June by launching his 11th home run of the month, a solo shot in the eighth that provided a critical insurance run. The blast gave the bullpen breathing room and sent a message that his power is a legitimate game-changer for this lineup. Alongside Lourdes Gurriel Jr.'s 11th homer of the season earlier in the game, the D-backs' power bats came to play when it mattered most.
The drama wasn't over until the final out. After a controversial fan interference call led to John Curtiss (who earned his first win of 2025) escaping a jam, manager Torey Lovullo called on Shelby Miller for a high-leverage, four-out save. Miller was nails. He entered in the eighth to strike out the dangerous Heliot Ramos and end a threat, then navigated a ninth inning that saw Giants manager Bob Melvin get ejected. Unfazed, Miller closed the door for his first-ever four-out save, a massive moment for the veteran reliever and a huge sigh of relief for the team.
With the losing streak finally in the rearview mirror, the D-backs have a golden opportunity to build momentum. The vibe in the clubhouse has shifted, and now the focus turns to winning a series. All eyes will be on ace Zac Gallen as he takes the mound tomorrow. Gallen has dominated the Giants recently, and another strong performance could prove that Tuesday's victory was the start of a much-needed turnaround, not just a one-night reprieve.
