MLB Game Preview: Arizona Diamondbacks (22-20) vs. San Francisco Giants (24-18)

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The Arizona Diamondbacks and San Francisco Giants continue their three-game series at Oracle Park in San Francisco, California. First pitch is scheduled for 9:45 PM ET.

Team Overview & Recent Form

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

  • Last Five Games: Win, Loss, Win, Loss, Win
  • Road Record: 11-8
  • Batting Average: .256 (5th in NL)
  • Key Players:
  • Corbin Carroll – Batting .275 with eight doubles, five triples, and 11 home runs.
  • Josh Naylor – Batting .293 with 11 doubles, four home runs, and 23 RBIs.
  • Eugenio Suárez – Leads the team with 12 home runs, providing power in the lineup.

San Francisco Giants (24-18, 2nd in NL West)

  • Last Five Games: Loss, Loss, Loss, Loss, Win
  • Home Record: 12-6
  • Batting Average: .245 (10th in NL)
  • Key Players:
  • Jung Hoo Lee – Batting .286 with 11 doubles, two triples, and four home runs.
  • Matt Chapman – Eight home runs, 30 walks, and 24 RBIs.
  • Heliot Ramos – Seven home runs, 10 doubles, and 19 RBIs.

Pitching Matchup

  • Diamondbacks: Brandon Pfaadt (RHP, 6-2, 3.28 ERA) – Has gone at least six innings in six of his eight starts this season.
  • Giants: Robbie Ray (LHP, 5-0, 2.95 ERA) – Has allowed just five earned runs in 25 innings at Oracle Park.

Game Analysis & Predictions

  • Diamondbacks’ Strategy: Arizona needs Pfaadt to deliver a strong outing while their offense capitalizes on Ray’s occasional control issues.
  • Giants’ Strategy: San Francisco must rely on Lee and Chapman to generate offense and take advantage of their home-field advantage.

Game Odds

Arizona Diamondbacks                 – 115

San Francisco Giants                      7.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, May 12, 2025