McCarthy, Gurriel go deep as D-backs hit 4 homers in 8-2 win over the sliding Giants

PHOENIX (AP) — Jake McCarthy hit a three-run homer, Lourdes Gurriel Jr. added a two-run shot and the Arizona Diamondbacks hit four homers in an 8-2 win over the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday night.

Right-hander Zac Gallen (6-9) struck out 10 over seven strong innings, giving up just one earned run and bouncing back from a mediocre stretch of outings.

Randal Grichuk and James McCann added back-to-back solo homers in the sixth to push the D-backs lead to 8-2.

San Francisco has lost seven of its past eight games.

The D-backs took a 4-2 lead in the fourth after Eugenio Suarez and Lourdes Gurriel Jr. drew back-to-back walks from Hayden Birdsong to start the inning. McCarthy — who recently returned to the big leagues after spending most of the season at Triple-A Reno — followed with the no-doubt shot into the right field seats.

Birdsong (3-3) gave up four runs, including three earned, over four innings. The right-hander struck out six.

The Giants took an early 2-0 lead on a Willy Adames solo homer and Patrick Bailey's RBI groundout. The D-backs cut the advantage to 2-1 in the third on Geraldo Perdomo's RBI single.

It was a tough night for Bailey, whose two passed balls helped lead to three unearned runs. His first miscue in the third allowed James McCann to get to second and he later scored on Geraldo Perdomo's single.

In the fifth, Bailey's second passed ball allowed Suarez to reach first on a strikeout with two outs. Gurriel followed with his two-run homer.

McCarthy has had at least one hit in six of his seven games since being promoted from Triple-A on June 24. He also has two homers.

The Giants send RHP Landen Roupp (6-5, 3.43 ERA) to the mound on Wednesday to face the D-backs and RHP Merrill Kelly (7-4, 3.49).

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San Francisco Giants' Willy Adames reacts after hitting a solo home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the first inning during a baseball game, Tuesday, July 1, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

San Francisco Giants manager Bob Melvin watches action against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the first inning during a baseball game, Tuesday, July 1, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Zac Gallen throws against the San Francisco Giants in the first inning during a baseball game, Tuesday, July 1, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Arizona Diamondbacks' James McCann celebrates with Alek Thomas (5) after hitting a solo home run against the San Francisco Giants in the sixth inning during a baseball game, Tuesday, July 1, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Arizona Diamondbacks' Jake McCarthy celebrates with Eugenio Suarez (28) after hitting a three-run home run against the San Francisco Giants in the fourth inning during a baseball game, Tuesday, July 1, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings placed left tackle Christian Darrisaw on injured reserve on Friday, ending his season early to reset his uneven recovery from reconstructive knee surgery.

With the Vikings (6-8) eliminated from contention for the playoffs, the collaborative decision was made by the medical staff, the coaching staff and Darrisaw to shut the fifth-year player down, according to coach Kevin O'Connell.

“We thought this was the best decision for Christian in the short term, but at the same time, I think a lot of this can be a projection on a really positive outlook for 2026,” O'Connell said.

Darrisaw, the team's first-round draft pick in 2021, signed a contract extension through 2029 valued at $104 million with $77 million in guaranteed money prior to the 2024 season when he had two years remaining on his rookie deal. Darrisaw tore the ACL and MCL in his left knee in a Week 8 game last season, and he progressed well enough through the rehabilitation program to join the team for training camp and avoid the physically unable to perform list.

After being held out of the first two games, Darrisaw returned to the lineup, but he didn't finish five of the 10 games he started. He removed himself twice with discomfort and three times was pulled early by the team to manage his workload, and he had at least one day off from practice each week for additional rest for his knee.

O'Connell said there has been no new injury or setback with Darrisaw's existing recovery, only the challenge of him continuing to manage the normally difficult first year back from surgery. Darrisaw was inactive for two of the last three games.

“We’re just trying to defer to the medical staff and, most importantly, making sure Christian’s in a good place and everything," O'Connell said. "It has been just a really unique year for him and one that I think he’ll be able to really grow from.”

Darrisaw was the third starter shut down early this week by the Vikings, joining edge rusher Jonathan Greenard and safety Josh Metellus. Greenard and Metellus each need shoulder surgery.

The Vikings also ruled defensive tackle Javon Hargrave (thigh) out of their game on Sunday against the New York Giants. Right tackle Brian O'Neill (heel) was listed as questionable.

Justin Skule will start in Darrisaw's place. Blake Brandel, who has played left tackle, left guard and center this season, would fill in for O'Neill at right tackle if he can't play.

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FILE - Minnesota Vikings offensive tackle Christian Darrisaw (71) guards during an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Nov. 23, 2025, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Melissa Tamez, File)