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Zac Gallen Shines Despite Diamondbacks' Loss to Giants

9/10/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Zac Gallen struck out Rafael Devers twice, surpassing Robbie Ray for third on the Diamondbacks' all-time strikeout list during a 5-3 loss to the Giants.
Gallen recorded 10 strikeouts but allowed five runs, marking his 14th loss of the season.
Ray secured the win for the Giants, giving up two runs in five innings.
The Diamondbacks are now 4.5 games behind in the playoff race.

History

Historical Context

The Arizona Diamondbacks last reached the postseason in 2017, their first playoff appearance since 2011, with a record of 93 wins. This marked a significant turnaround for the franchise, which had previously won the World Series in 2001. Currently, the team struggles, sitting 4.5 games behind playoff contention, reflecting the cyclical nature of sports franchises and their evolving legacies.

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Story summary

Zac Gallen struck out Rafael Devers twice, surpassing Robbie Ray for third on the Diamondbacks' all-time strikeout list during a 5-3 loss to the Giants.
Gallen recorded 10 strikeouts but allowed five runs, marking his 14th loss of the season.
Ray secured the win for the Giants, giving up two runs in five innings.
The Diamondbacks are now 4.5 games behind in the playoff race.

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