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Diamondbacks to Face Giants in Key NL West Showdown

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San Francisco, California – The Arizona Diamondbacks are set to take on the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at 9:45 p.m. ET. This matchup features the two teams battling for dominance in the National League West.

The Diamondbacks enter this game with a record of 21 wins and 20 losses, looking to recover from a recent 8-1 defeat against the Los Angeles Dodgers. In that game, Jose Herrera managed to score with an RBI double in the seventh inning, while pitcher Zac Gallen struggled, allowing four earned runs over 5.2 innings.

In contrast, the Giants boast a record of 24 wins and 17 losses. They are coming off a close extra-innings loss to the Minnesota Twins, falling 7-6 after David Villar‘s RBI groundout seemed to set them up for a win in the 10th inning.

Merrill Kelly will pitch for the Diamondbacks. The right-hander currently holds a 3-2 record with a 4.08 ERA, showing improvement in his last three starts. The Giants will counter with veteran Justin Verlander, who is 0-2 with a 4.50 ERA this season.

The betting odds favor the Diamondbacks slightly at -110, with the Giants at -109. The total runs are set at 8, with both the over and under at -110. This matchup promises to be closely contested as both teams aim to solidify their standings in their division.

Fans can catch the game live on FOX Sports 1, marking the opening of a crucial three-game series between these two rivals.

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