Oracle Park, San Francisco, California.
First pitch: 9:45 p.m. ET (scheduled).
Broadcast options include NBCS-BA / ARID and MLB.TV.
Starting pitchers: RHP Jose Cabrera (Diamondbacks, 0-2, 5.60 ERA, 17.2 IP, 12 K, 1.53 WHIP in limited action) vs. RHP Landen Roupp (Giants, 7-13, 4.34 ERA, 134.2 IP, 130 K, 1.31 WHIP).
Current Weather Forecast
Partly cloudy to mostly cloudy, highs around 65–71°F, lows in the upper 50s. Southwest/west winds 10–20 mph typical for the Bay Area. Cool evening conditions at Oracle Park; low chance of light showers later. Favorable for outdoor play with potential for some marine layer influence.
Current Player Rosters (Key Active Players)
Diamondbacks (NL West, third place, playoff contenders):
Corbin Carroll (OF, speed/power), Gabriel Moreno (C, strong average), Nolan Arenado (3B), Geraldo Perdomo (SS), Ildemaro Vargas (IF), Max Kepler/Lars Nootbaar (OF), Jordan Lawlar (utility), pitchers Eduardo Rodriguez, Merrill Kelly, Brandon Pfaadt, and bullpen arms. Manager: Torey Lovullo. Note: Several injuries impact depth.
Giants (NL West, fourth place, out of contention):
Rafael Devers (1B/DH, power), Jung Hoo Lee (OF, contact), Christian Koss/Osleivis Basabe (IF), Drew Gilbert/Turner Hill/Grant McCray (OF), Andrew Knizner/Drew Cavanaugh (C), and supporting cast. Pitchers include Logan Webb, Landen Roupp, and bullpen. Manager: Tony Vitello. Roster has seen significant turnover and injury absences.
Injury Reports
Diamondbacks: Ketel Marte (2B, 10-day IL, knee); Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (OF, 10-day IL, adductor); Tommy Troy (OF, 10-day IL, shoulder); Michael Soroka (SP, 15-day IL, arm); Zac Gallen, Ryne Nelson, Blake Walston, Corbin Burnes, A.J. Puk, and others on longer-term IL (elbow/shoulder).
Giants: Jung Hoo Lee (OF, day-to-day); Jesús Rodríguez (C, 10-day IL); Marcelo Mayer (IF, 10-day IL); Bryce Eldridge (DH, bereavement); Willy Adames and others on IL (elbow/back); multiple 60-day IL absences including Matt Chapman.
Key Player vs. Player Matchups
Cabrera (limited big-league sample, higher ERA/WHIP) faces a Giants lineup featuring Devers’ power and contact hitters like Lee. Command will be key against a patient group.
Roupp (workhorse with solid K numbers but elevated walks and recent inconsistency) vs. Arizona’s balanced attack led by Carroll’s speed/power, Moreno’s contact, and Arenado’s experience. Oracle Park’s dimensions can suppress some power.
Bullpens and late innings matter; Arizona’s deeper options and recent form give them an edge in close games. Rebounding (wait, fielding/defense) and baserunning favor the visitors.
Recent Team Forms
Diamondbacks: Solid (3-2 in last 5), including recent wins over Cubs (2-0 and 5-4). Competitive in the NL West wild-card/playoff picture with strong home form earlier and resilient road capability.
Giants: Mixed/struggling (2-3 in last 5), with a recent loss to Reds (10-9) after wins. Poor overall record and home inconsistencies; offense has flashes (Devers) but lacks consistency.
Series History
Arizona has dominated the season series (roughly 8-2 or strong edge in prior meetings). Diamondbacks have won multiple recent sets against San Francisco, including sweeps or near-sweeps earlier in the year. This opens a multi-game series at Oracle Park.
Betting Trends
Arizona has performed well historically vs. Giants (strong H2H); under has hit in some Giants home underdog spots. Public leans toward the better overall team (Diamondbacks). Cool weather and pitcher profiles may favor lower scoring.
Game Odds
Arizona Diamondbacks – 108
San Francisco Giants 8
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, August 26, 2026
