CONGRATULATIONS – Giants Break Through in 11th to Defeat D’Backs 5–1
PHOENIX — For ten innings on Wednesday night, the San Francisco Giants and Arizona Diamondbacks traded zeros in a tense duel that felt destined for a late-night twist. When the 11th finally arrived, the Giants delivered the knockout blow.
Fueled by a four-run outburst in the top of the inning, San Francisco grabbed a 5–1 win at Chase Field that could prove pivotal in the National League Wild Card race. The victory marked the Giants’ third straight and showcased the grit that has defined their September surge.
“This team never stops competing,” manager Bob Melvin said. “It took us a while to break through, but our guys kept grinding and found a way.”
The decisive inning began with a leadoff single by Thairo Estrada that pushed the automatic runner to third. After a sacrifice fly by LaMonte Wade Jr. put the Giants ahead 2–1, the floodgates opened. Wilmer Flores ripped an RBI double, and rookie Heliot Ramos followed with a towering two-run homer that silenced the Arizona crowd and sent the Giants’ dugout into a frenzy.
“I was just looking for a pitch I could drive,” Ramos said with a grin. “It felt great to give us some breathing room.”
The late offense backed a stellar collective effort from San Francisco’s pitching staff. Starter Logan Webb worked six efficient innings, allowing only one run on four hits while striking out seven. The bullpen was equally sharp, with Tyler Rogers, Ryan Walker, and Camilo Doval combining for five scoreless frames.
“Webby set the tone, and the relievers just kept it going,” Melvin said. “That’s how you win tight games on the road.”
For much of the night, the Diamondbacks matched the Giants pitch for pitch. Arizona’s Ryne Nelson limited San Francisco to one run over seven innings, leaning on a lively fastball to escape jams in the second and fourth. But Arizona’s bats never capitalized, finishing 1-for-8 with runners in scoring position.
The win pushes the Giants to within striking distance of the top Wild Card spot while keeping them ahead of several NL challengers. With less than two weeks remaining, every extra-inning triumph carries added weight.
“This is the kind of game you remember,” Wade said. “Late in the season, on the road, finding a way to win in extras—it shows what we’re made of.”
Fans traveling from the Bay Area made their presence known, chanting “Let’s Go Giants” as the team celebrated on the field. The players saluted the visiting crowd before heading to the clubhouse, where music and laughter spilled into the hallway.
“This was a total team win,” Webb said. “It’s games like this that build confidence heading into the postseason.”
San Francisco will look to extend its winning streak in the series finale Thursday, with playoff implications intensifying by the day. If the Giants continue to pitch and hit like they did in the 11th inning, they might just write another dramatic chapter in an already exciting season.
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