Nootbaar's leadoff homer, 3 hits aid Diamondbacks over Giants 10-6

Lars Nootbaar homered on the first pitch of the game and contributed three hits as the Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the San Francisco Giants 10-6 on Friday night. The victory moved Arizona within a half-game of San Diego for the third wild-card spot in the National League. Tim Tawa's three-run homer in the third inning extended the Diamondbacks’ lead, while Bryce Eldridge and Christian Koss provided offense for the Giants. Arizona scored three runs in the sixth inning to secure the win. The Diamondbacks improved to 9-2 against the Giants this season. The teams will continue their four-game series with a doubleheader on Saturday.

• 5:27 AMYahoo Sports — Nootbaar's leadoff homer, 3 hits spark Diamondbacks in 10-6 victory over Giants