Willy Adames hits three-run homer as Giants beat D-backs 5-3, gain ground on Mets in wild-card chase
Willy Adames' three-run homer helped the Giants win and move within two games of the Mets for the NL wild card spot, with Adames batting .326 over his last 12 games.
- The San Francisco Giants secured a 5-3 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday evening at Oracle Park, improving their position in the National League wild card standings.
- The Giants took an early 3-0 lead with a three-run homer by Willy Adames and built on it despite a Diamondbacks comeback attempt led by Zac Gallen.
- Patrick Bailey hit a solo home run, Casey Schmitt contributed a sacrifice fly, and Jordan Lawlar added an RBI double to support the Giants' offense while their bullpen preserved the win.
- Robbie Ray allowed two runs over five innings, earned his 11th win, and remained unbeaten against Arizona this season, while Gallen gave up five runs including two homers.
- The Giants' win improved their record to 74-71 and pushed them closer to the Mets in the wild card standings, suggesting momentum for San Francisco in a tight NL West race.
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Willy Adames hits three-run homer as Giants beat D-backs 5-3, gain ground on Mets in wild-card chase
Willy Adames hit a three-run homer in the first inning moments after fouling the initial pitch off his knee, Robbie Ray remained unbeaten pitching against his former team, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-3.

SF Giants continue gaining ground on Mets as Adames, Bailey homer
SAN FRANCISCO — Willy Adames needed a moment to collect himself. In the bottom of the first, runners on first and second, Arizona Diamondbacks starter began his at-bat against Adames with a sinker. Adames hacked and sent the pitch straight off his left knee cap. The impact sent him straight to the ground, the pain great enough to knock him off his feet. One pitch later, Adames got his teammates on their feet. Gallen went with another sinker; Ada…
Willy Adames states red-hot Giants have opportunity to steal NL wild-card spot
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Dominican Willy Adames connected a three-run home run in the first inning, Robbie Ray remained undefeated by launching against his former team and the San Francisco Giants beat the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday 5-3.
The Sports Network - Willy Adames hits three-run homer as Giants beat D-backs 5-3, gain ground on Mets in wild-card chase
Willy Adames hit a three-run homer in the first inning, Robbie Ray remained unbeaten pitching against his former team and the San Francisco Giants beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-3 on Tuesday night to gain ground in the NL wild card race. Patrick Bailey also homered and Casey Schmitt added a sacrifice fly in the fourth as the teams played through intermittent rain and a steady mist hovering above the diamond.Read More …
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