Diamondbacks Fall to Giants, Face Padres Next

The Arizona Diamondbacks' playoff hopes took a hit after a 6-3 loss to the San Francisco Giants, causing them to fall to the third NL Wild Card spot, just 1.5 games ahead of the Atlanta Braves. This defeat follows a disappointing game against the Milwaukee Brewers where they blew an 8-0 lead. Controversy surrounded the absence of key players Ketel Marte, Gabriel Moreno, and Lourdes Gurriel Jr. from the starting lineup, with manager Torey Lovullo citing injury concerns. The Giants capitalized on Arizona's weakened lineup, with standout performances from Matt Chapman and Casey Schmitt. Arizona now faces a crucial series against the San Diego Padres and must secure wins to maintain their playoff position.