The Diamondbacks routed the Giants 8-2 on July 2, 2025, powered by 4 HRs from McCarthy & Gurriel Jr. and a 10-strikeout gem from ace Zac Gallen.
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It was bombs away at Chase Field on Wednesday as the Arizona Diamondbacks launched four home runs to dismantle the division-rival San Francisco Giants in an 8-2 rout. While Zac Gallen was busy dealing a masterpiece on the mound, the offense provided more than enough firepower, turning a tight game into a laugher and giving fans a thrilling display of power.
10 strikeouts, 7 innings, 1 earned run. Zac Gallen was simply untouchable.
The offensive fireworks started with the man of the hour, Jake McCarthy. Fresh off a recall from Triple-A, McCarthy blasted a go-ahead, three-run homer in the fourth inning that completely changed the complexion of the game. Not to be outdone, Lourdes Gurriel Jr. followed up with a two-run shot of his own in the fifth. The party continued in the sixth when Randal Grichuk and James McCann went back-to-back with solo homers, putting an exclamation point on the night and sending the Giants packing.
While the bats were booming, Zac Gallen was putting on a clinic. The D-backs ace looked every bit the part, carving up the Giants' lineup for seven dominant innings. He scattered five hits, allowed just one earned run, and struck out a whopping 10 batters to earn a much-needed win, moving his record to 6-9. His command was pinpoint, and his stuff was electric. The Giants' defense didn't help their own cause, with catcher Patrick Bailey being charged with two passed balls that led to three unearned runs, further cementing Gallen's control over the game.
What a story Jake McCarthy is writing. After spending most of the season in Reno, McCarthy has been on fire since his June 24th promotion. His three-run homer was the decisive blow, and he's now hit safely in six of his seven games since returning to the big leagues. With two home runs in that span, he's providing a massive spark at the bottom of the order and making a strong case to stay in the lineup for good.
In off-the-field news, the Diamondbacks took firm action regarding the fan interference incident from Monday's game. The team announced that the fan, a season ticket holder who reached over the wall to interfere with a potential game-tying home run, has been banned from Chase Field for the remainder of the 2025 season. The organization cited 'multiple offenses' and stated the fan could return in 2026 if certain conditions are met, sending a clear message that interfering with play will not be tolerated.
With a decisive win fueled by power and a vintage performance from their ace, the Diamondbacks have serious momentum. If Gallen can maintain this form and the offense continues to get contributions from players like the resurgent Jake McCarthy, this team could make some real noise as they head deeper into the summer months. The rest of this series against the Giants just got a lot more interesting.
