Giants Power Past Diamondbacks 11-5: Webb Reaches Milestone as Playoff Race Intensifies

Crucial Victory in Wild Card Race

The San Francisco Giants continued their hot streak, winning 12 of their last 15 games. The victory puts them three games behind the New York Mets for the final wild card spot in the National League, while maintaining a 1.5-game lead over the Diamondbacks.

Webb’s Historic Achievement

The night proved significant for Giants’ ace Logan Webb, who reached a career milestone. He delivered a strong performance, allowing just one earned run (plus three unearned) over six innings of work. Webb became the first pitcher in the National League to reach 200 strikeouts this season, joining an elite group that includes only Tarik Skubal and Garrett Crochet across the majors.

Offensive Explosion

The Giants’ offense put on a spectacular show, with Jung Hoo Lee homering early in the game, followed by additional home runs from Heliot Ramos, Matt Chapman, and Bailey. The decisive moment came in the sixth inning when the Giants scored five times to break a 4-all tie. Reliever Brandyn Garcia took the loss, charged with the first three runs. The offensive outburst helped the Giants gain ground on the Diamondbacks, who are also pursuing their own playoff aspirations.

Looking Ahead

The series continues with Arizona’s Zac Gallen (11-13, 4.77 ERA) scheduled to face off against Robbie Ray (10-6, 3.31) in the next game. With just 18 games remaining and the Mets holding the tiebreaker, the Giants essentially need to make up four games in the standings. Meanwhile, the Diamondbacks remain in pursuit, hoping to mount their own playoff push.