Pavin Smith’s pinch-hit, walk-off two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning propelled the Arizona Diamondbacks to a thrilling 4-2 win over the San Francisco Giants on Monday night in the opening game of a three-game series at Phoenix.
The game saw intense moments and standout performances, with Smith’s dramatic home run being the highlight. Jake McCarthy set the stage with a double to left field off Randy Rodriguez, and Smith followed up with a powerful blast that cleared the center field wall, securing Arizona’s third consecutive victory.
Notable contributions came from Lourdes Gurriel Jr., who hit his 100th career homer, and Blaze Alexander, who delivered two hits and an RBI for the Diamondbacks.
The Giants, despite a strong effort, suffered their fifth consecutive loss. Heliot Ramos managed a homer for the Giants, while Jorge Soler’s potential go-ahead run in the ninth inning was overturned upon review.
In other Major League Baseball action:
Philadelphia Phillies defeated Milwaukee Brewers 3-1, with David Dahl’s solo home run and Zack Wheeler’s impressive pitching leading the way.
Detroit Tigers clinched a 2-1 victory over Texas Rangers, courtesy of Jake Rogers’ pair of solo homers and Beau Brieske’s stellar relief pitching.
Baltimore Orioles secured a 7-2 win over Toronto Blue Jays, highlighted by Austin Hays’ two home runs and Anthony Santander’s two-run homer.
Houston Astros staged a comeback victory against St. Louis Cardinals, with Yainer Diaz’s tiebreaking two-run homer in the eighth inning sealing the win.
New York Mets held off Washington Nationals to claim an 8-7 victory, with Starling Marte and Jose Iglesias leading the offensive charge.
Los Angeles Angels edged past San Diego Padres with a 2-1 win, courtesy of Luis Guillorme’s pinch-hit sacrifice fly in the eighth inning.
Cincinnati Reds dominated Colorado Rockies with a commanding 13-3 win, fueled by Jeimer Candelario’s home run and Tyler Stephenson’s stellar performance.
The night showcased the excitement and unpredictability of Major League Baseball, with teams delivering thrilling performances and memorable moments on the field.
