Giants Blast 5 Home Runs, Logan Webb Shines in 11-5 Win Over Diamondbacks – San Francisco Gains Ground in NL Wild Card Race

Tuesday, September 9th, 2025

San Francisco Giants Secure 11-5 Victory Over Arizona Diamondbacks with Five Home Runs

The San Francisco Giants powered their way to an 11-5 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks, with five different Giants players hitting home runs in a high-scoring game at Oracle Park. Logan Webb led the effort from the mound, pitching six strong innings for his 14th win of the season.

Logan Webb Delivers Six Solid Innings

Logan Webb (14-9) turned in a standout performance, allowing just one earned run out of four total on five hits, while striking out seven and issuing two walks. Webb continues to be one of the most consistent arms in the National League during the 2025 season.

Giants Home Run Barrage

The Giants displayed impressive power at the plate, with Jung Hoo Lee, Dominic Smith, Heliot Ramos, Matt Chapman, and Patrick Bailey each contributing a home run. The offensive surge helped San Francisco break a 4-4 tie in the sixth inning, ultimately leading to their victory.

Playoff Race Tensions Rise

San Francisco's win marked their 12th victory in their last 15 games, improving their record to 73-71. The Giants now sit just three games behind the New York Mets for the final National League wild card spot and maintain a game-and-a-half lead over the Diamondbacks in the race.

Crucial Sixth Inning Turns the Game

Matt Chapman reached on a throwing error from Diamondbacks' shortstop Geraldo Perdomo to start the sixth inning. Following a walk to pinch-hitter Luis Matos and a single by Jung Hoo Lee, the Giants took control when Christian Koss hit a two-run double. Patrick Bailey's sacrifice fly and a two-run homer from Heliot Ramos capped off a five-run frame to break the game open for San Francisco, pushing their lead to 9-4.

Diamondbacks Offensive Highlights

Jake McCarthy sparked the Diamondbacks with a bases-loaded triple in the second inning, while Blaze Alexander chipped in with a two-out RBI single in the third. Gabriel Moreno also homered to lead off the eighth inning for Arizona. However, Corbin Carroll went 0-for-4, ending his 24-game on-base streak.

Webb’s Record-Breaking Season

Logan Webb leads the National League with a career-best 201 strikeouts over 184 2/3 innings pitched this season. He becomes the first Giants pitcher to notch at least 200 strikeouts since Carlos Rodón reached 237 in 2022.

Looking Ahead

The series continues as Diamondbacks’ right-hander Zac Gallen (11-13, 4.77 ERA) is scheduled to face Giants' lefty Robbie Ray (10-6, 3.31 ERA) in the next game.

In summary

The San Francisco Giants powered past the Arizona Diamondbacks with an 11-5 victory, fueled by a remarkable display of home run power and a strong pitching performance from Logan Webb. The Giants’ offense exploded in the sixth inning, helping them gain ground in the intense National League wild card race. With standout pitching, record-breaking strikeouts from Webb, and a lineup firing on all cylinders, San Francisco continues its playoff push as the series against Arizona rolls on.

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