MLB Game Preview: Arizona Diamondbacks (22-21) vs. San Francisco Giants (25-18)

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The Arizona Diamondbacks and San Francisco Giants face off in the final game of their three-game series at Oracle Park. The Giants snapped a four-game losing streak with a 10-6 victory in Game 2, and now look to secure the series win.

Game Details

  • Date: Wednesday, May 14, 2025
  • Time: 3:45 PM PDT
  • Venue: Oracle Park, San Francisco, CA
  • TV Broadcast: NBC Sports Bay Area, Bally Sports Arizona

Team Overview

San Francisco Giants (25-18, 3rd in NL West)

  • Win Probability: Slight favorite (-110)
  • Recent Form: Win-Loss-Loss-Loss-Loss
  • Key Players:
    • Jung Hoo Lee (11 doubles, 4 HR, 24 RBI)
    • Heliot Ramos (15-for-34 in last 10 games, 3 HR, 8 RBI)
    • Jordan Hicks (starting pitcher, 1-4, 5.82 ERA)
  • Strengths:
  • Strong home record (12-6)
  • Effective bullpen, ranking 7th in MLB ERA (3.42)
  • Clutch hitting in late-game situations

Arizona Diamondbacks (22-20, 4th in NL West)

  • Win Probability: Underdog (-110)
  • Recent Form: Loss-Win-Win-Win-Loss
  • Key Players:
    • Josh Naylor (11 doubles, 4 HR, 23 RBI)
    • Corbin Carroll (10-for-37 in last 10 games, 4 HR)
    • Eduardo Rodriguez (starting pitcher, 1-3, 6.86 ERA)
  • Challenges:
  • Struggled against Giants’ pitching in Game 2
  • Poor bullpen performance (4.95 ERA)
  • Must improve clutch hitting against San Francisco’s relievers

Matchup Breakdown

  • Giants’ Edge: San Francisco has momentum after their Game 2 win, with Ramos and Lee leading the offense. Hicks will need to deliver a strong outing to contain Arizona’s lineup.
  • Diamondbacks’ Hope: Arizona must capitalize on early scoring opportunities and avoid strikeouts against Hicks. Rodriguez has struggled this season, but a solid start could keep the game close.
  • X-Factor: Corbin Carroll has been heating up, hitting safely in seven of his last eight games. His power could be a game-changer for the Diamondbacks.

Game Odds

Arizona Diamondbacks                 8

San Francisco Giants                      – 112

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, May 13, 2025

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