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Giants rally late but fall 5-4 to Diamondbacks in opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 4:20 AM

Last updated Jun 30, 2026

Giants rally late but fall 5-4 to Diamondbacks in opener

Summary

The San Francisco Giants faced the Arizona Diamondbacks in Phoenix on June 30, losing 5-4 after a late attempt to tie the game. After an early deficit, the Giants rallied in the ninth inning with a solo home run from Heliot Ramos and a sacrifice fly from Drew Cavanaugh, narrowing the score. However, Arizona's strong fifth inning proved decisive, allowing them to maintain the lead. Tyler Mahle, pitching for the Giants, suffered his eighth loss of the season. The teams are set to continue their three-game series on Tuesday, with the Giants starting Landen Roupp.

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By the Numbers

•Giants lost 5-4 in the series opener against the Diamondbacks
•Ketel Marte homered to start scoring for Arizona
•Giants rallied in the ninth inning but fell short
•Landen Roupp is scheduled to start for the Giants on Tuesday
•Tyler Mahle allowed four runs, taking his eighth loss

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4:20 AMYahoo Sports — Giants' Late Rally Falls Short in 5-4 Loss to Diamondbacks

What they're saying

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The San Francisco Giants nearly mounted a ninth-inning comeback, but an early deficit and a costly fifth inning proved too much to overcome against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
— Yahoo Sports

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