Arizona Diamondbacks and San Francisco Giants split recent MLB series

The Arizona Diamondbacks and San Francisco Giants recently played a series at Oracle Park, featuring contrasting outcomes. In one matchup, the Giants secured a 6-1 victory behind Landen Roupp’s five solid innings and a decisive home run from Drew Gilbert. This win helped the Giants snap a four-game losing streak against Arizona.

However, the Diamondbacks responded with a dominant 10-6 win on Friday night. Arizona’s offense was led by Lars Nootbaar, who hit a leadoff home run, and home runs from Corbin Carroll and Tim Tawa. The Diamondbacks’ victory moved them within a half-game of the National League wild-card spot. Arizona’s Gerardo Carrillo earned the win, while Giants starter Blade Tidwell took the loss.

In related roster news, the Giants announced they have optioned pitcher Spencer Bivens to Triple-A and called up lefty Seth Lonsway from Sacramento.