Diamondbacks vs Giants Preview: Pitching Showdown in Week 61

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Arizona's Hot Streak Meets San Francisco's Struggles
The Diamondbacks roll into Oracle Park riding a three-game winning streak. They're 29-24 on the season and playing sharp baseball right now. Their offense exploded in Tuesday's game, winning 6-2 with big hits from Marte and Moreno. San Francisco is stuck at 22-32 and just lost to Arizona the day before. The Giants need to find answers fast. Michael Soroka takes the mound for Arizona. He's got the stuff to keep San Francisco's bats quiet. This matchup sets up as a classic David-versus-Goliath moment—hot team against a struggling one.
Diamondbacks Battle Injury Questions in the Field
Arizona faces a tough situation with injuries piling up. Nolan Arenado, the team's star third baseman, left Tuesday's game with groin tightness. Jose Fernandez replaced him. Jordan Lawlar can't play yet—his wrist isn't ready. Carlos Santana had a setback. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. is also sidelined. These missing pieces make Arizona's lineup thinner. But the team's pitching staff stays strong with veterans like Zac Gallen and Merrill Kelly anchoring the rotation. Arizona needs its bullpen to be sharp too.
San Francisco Needs Trevor McDonald to Deliver
Trevor McDonald gets the start for San Francisco on Wednesday. The Giants lineup has been quiet lately, stuck in a losing streak. They're only 12-14 at home this season, and that's a real problem. Logan Webb, their ace, is coming back Friday from a knee injury. The bullpen with Ryan Walker closing needs to keep runs off the board. San Francisco's defense and lineup must step up now or this losing streak gets longer. McDonald's job is simple: give the team a chance to win.
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