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Diamondbacks Sweep Giants Behind Ketel Marte’s All-Around Performance
5/22/2026, 12:34:44 AM
Game Summary
On May 20, 2026, the Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the San Francisco Giants 6-3 at Chase Field, completing a three-game sweep. Ketel Marte reached base four times, delivering a first-inning double, a two-run third-inning homer, and a bunt single that loaded the bases for a three-run fifth inning. He finished 3-for-3 with a walk, just shy of the cycle. The win moved Arizona to 25-23, two games above .500 for the first time since April 30.
Offensive Surge and Pitching Consistency
Arizona entered the series having scored five or more runs in six of seven games and recorded at least nine hits in seven straight contests, despite resting regulars Corbin Carroll, Nolan Arenado and Gabriel Moreno. Merrill Kelly provided his 11th quality start in 15 games, limiting the Giants to three earned runs over six innings on 85 pitches. The bullpen posted a 2.36 ERA in May, contributing to a team ERA of 2.60 over the past 15 days—the third-best in MLB.
Statistical Snapshot
- Marte: 3-for-3, 1 walk, 2-run homer, bunt single.
- Kelly: 6 IP, 3 ER, 8 H, 4 K, 0 BB, 85 pitches.
- Bullpen: 2.36 ERA in May; shut out Giants after the fifth inning.
- Team: 5+ runs in six of seven games; 9+ hits in seven consecutive games; 17-7 record vs teams under .500.
Official Statements
Manager Torey Lovullo praised Marte’s situational awareness, noting the bunt “turned the game over to his brothers” and highlighting the staff’s willingness to adjust, such as giving Brandon Pfaadt an eighth-inning slot. Kelly acknowledged the limited pitch count but said the club is “playing better baseball, pitching better, and defending better.” Infielder Geraldo Perdomo expressed pride in Marte’s performance, calling it “special” and emphasizing the player’s resilience after recent slumps.
Verbatim Quotes
- “It’s a long season, you’re always going to be up-and-down, you’re never going to be on top all the time,” — Geraldo Perdomo, infielder
- “Just wanted to create opportunities there,” — Ketel Marte (in Spanish)
- “He saw an opening, I thought it was a great play. Of course, I would love to have him hit a three-run home run, but he turned it over to his brothers, and that’s what we’re about,” — Torey Lovullo, manager
- “If I go back and nitpick, there's a couple of pitches that I would like back that could have been a little bit better," Kelly said.” — Merrill Kelly, pitcher
- “But we’re playing better baseball, we’re pitching better, we’re playing better defense.” — Merrill Kelly
What’s Next
Arizona opens a four-game home series against the Colorado Rockies on Thursday. Probable starters are Eduardo Rodriguez, Michael Soroka, Tomoyuki Sugano, Zac Gallen and Ryne Nelson. The Diamondbacks aim to extend their offensive surge and solid pitching into the next stretch.
