Fri Sep 12 23:20:00 UTC 2025: **Diamondbacks Defeat Giants, Avert Disaster with Marte Injury**

**SAN FRANCISCO** – The Arizona Diamondbacks salvaged the final game of their series against the San Francisco Giants with a decisive 5-3 victory Wednesday, fueled by a strong offensive performance and dominant pitching. The win was made even sweeter by news that X-rays revealed no significant damage to star second baseman Ketel Marte, who left the game in the seventh inning after fouling a ball off his right foot.

Marte, who suffered a right foot contusion in the first inning, initially tried to play through the pain, but was eventually removed from the game. Manager Torey Lovullo expressed relief at the injury report, stating, “He’s one of the best players in the National League. I want him on the field. I’ll pencil him in right now to start at second base in Minnesota.”

Geraldo Perdomo ignited the Diamondbacks’ offense with the first leadoff home run of his career, adding an RBI single later in the game. Alek Thomas and Tim Tawa also contributed with two hits apiece. Eduardo Rodriguez delivered a stellar performance on the mound, striking out six and allowing no runs through 6 1/3 innings.

“Today, I was able to locate my fastball where I wanted,” Rodriguez said, marking his third consecutive winning start. Giants manager Bob Melvin acknowledged Rodriguez’s effective pitching, highlighting his ability to keep hitters off-balance.

The Diamondbacks’ victory snaps a three-game losing streak and prevents a series sweep by the Giants. With 15 games remaining in the regular season, the team (73-74) is now 3 1/2 games behind the New York Mets for the final National League Wild Card spot.

Rodriguez said the team is focusing on their own performance rather than scoreboard watching. Of Arizona’s final 15 games, 12 are against division leaders or other teams in the hunt for a Wild Card berth, and Rodriguez wants his team to stay level-headed.

“We don’t feel like we’re thinking, ‘Where are we at in the standings?'” Rodriguez said. “That’s the mentality you have to have. If you put pressure on yourself, that’s when you end up making errors or losing the game. Right now, we’re just going out there and having fun.”

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