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McDonald’s Six Scoreless Innings End Giants’ D-Backs Slump

7/4/2026

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Summary

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Trevor McDonald earned his first win of the season by pitching six scoreless innings for the San Francisco Giants.
The Giants beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-4 in Phoenix on July 2, 2026.
Victor Bericoto’s two-run homer and Heliot Ramos’ solo homer built a six-run lead.
The win snapped an eight-game skid against Arizona and averted the franchise’s first 0-9 record versus a single opponent.

History

Historical Context

John McGraw’s 1905 New York Giants, bolstered by Christy Mathewson’s three shutouts, captured the World Series 4-1 over the Philadelphia Athletics—the city’s first modern championship. Over a century later, on July 2 2026, pitcher Trevor McDonald delivered six scoreless innings for the San Francisco Giants, ending a looming 0-9 losing streak against historic Arizona Diamondbacks team.

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Story summary

Trevor McDonald earned his first win of the season by pitching six scoreless innings for the San Francisco Giants.
The Giants beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-4 in Phoenix on July 2, 2026.
Victor Bericoto’s two-run homer and Heliot Ramos’ solo homer built a six-run lead.
The win snapped an eight-game skid against Arizona and averted the franchise’s first 0-9 record versus a single opponent.

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