Lars Nootbaar leads Diamondbacks offense to victory against Giants
Arizona Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 5:30 AM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026

The Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the San Francisco Giants on Friday to even their current series in San Francisco. The Arizona offense showed significant improvement compared to the previous day’s performance in the series opener. Lars Nootbaar recorded his most productive performance for the team since arriving at the trade deadline. He finished the game a single triple away from hitting for the cycle. The victory follows a period where the team struggled to find offensive rhythm, providing a rebound in their road campaign. The Diamondbacks continue their schedule in San Francisco as they look to capitalize on this performance in the upcoming games.
- •Arizona defeated San Francisco to even the series on Friday.
- •Lars Nootbaar recorded his most productive game since joining the Diamondbacks.
- •Nootbaar finished one triple shy of hitting for the cycle.
- •The offense showed significant improvement compared to the Thursday series opener.
- 5:30 AMArizona Sports — Diamondbacks respond loudly vs. Giants, as Lars Nootbaar has best game since trade - Arizona Sports
"The Diamondbacks' offense was leagues better on Thursday than Friday, as they evened their series in San Francisco.
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