Marte and Del Castillo homer as Diamondbacks beat Giants 7-5 for ninth win in 10 games

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Ketel Marte hit a two-run homer in the seventh inning, Adrian Del Castillo had a solo shot and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the San Francisco Giants 7-5 on Tuesday night for their ninth win in 10 games.

However, the Diamondbacks lost Nolan Arenado to right groin tightness, with the third baseman exiting in the seventh inning.

Eduardo Rodriguez (5-1) allowed two runs and six hits in six innings, lowering his ERA to 2.31.

Tyler Mahle (1-7) allowed three earned runs and three hits in five innings.

Casey Schmitt got the Giants started with a solo home run in the first inning, matching the career high he set last with his 12th. Schmitt finished with two hits and two RBIs.

Arizona went ahead with a three-run second, highlighted by Del Castillo's homer.

The Diamondbacks stayed ahead as Rafael Devers’ season-long offensive woes persisted. With the bases loaded and two outs in the bottom of the fifth, Devers struck out swinging, ending what would be San Francisco’s best opportunity.

The Giants tried to rally as Eric Haase hit a solo home run in the seventh inning and Devers had an RBI double in the eighth. Willy Adames then had a solo homer in the ninth, but closer Paul Sewald eventually shut the door to give Arizona the win, his 14th save of the season.

Giants prospect Victor Bericoto notched his first major league hit after getting his first career call-up after seven years in the minors.

Diamondbacks RHP Michael Soroka (6-2, 3.27 ERA) opposes Giants RHP Trevor McDonald (2-1, 4.76 ERA) Wednesday night to close out the series.

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Paul Sewald (38) throws against the San Francisco Giants during the ninth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, May 26, 2026, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Arizona Diamondbacks' Corbin Carroll (7) steals second base against San Francisco Giants second baseman Casey Schmitt during the ninth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, May 26, 2026, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

San Francisco Giants' Willy Adames celebrates after hitting a home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the ninth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, May 26, 2026, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Arizona Diamondbacks' Gabriel Moreno, left, celebrates with Ketel Marte after a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants Tuesday, May 26, 2026, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Arizona third baseman Nolan Arenado left the Diamondbacks’ 7-5 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday night in the seventh inning because of groin tightness.

Arenado was replaced at third base by Jose Fernandez to start the bottom of the seventh after going 1 for 2 with a walk and a run scored. The Diamondbacks announced Arenado was removed with tightness in his right groin.

“I told (Arenado) let’s be smart about this," manager Torey Lovullo said after the win. “He’s day to day, so we’ll see how he feels tonight and tomorrow morning. We feel like he’s going to be OK, feel like he’s in a good spot.”

In the locker room, Arenado said he felt his groin tighten in the second inning while running from first to home. He then felt it worsen in the sixth after beating out a grounder to reach first base.

“Obviously, a little tight right now, but I didn’t feel a pull or anything,” Arenado said. “It was more precautionary than anything."

Arenado will not undergo imaging on his right groin.

The 10-time Gold Glove winner and eight-time All-Star is hitting .271 overall with seven home runs and 27 RBIs in his first season with Arizona. Arenado was acquired from St. Louis along with $31 million in January for right-hander Jack Martinez.

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Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Nolan Arenado fields a ground ball hit by San Francisco Giants' Casey Schmitt, which was turned into a double play, during the first inning of a baseball game Monday, May 25, 2026, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)