San Francisco Giants vs Arizona Diamondbacks Picks and Predictions May 13th 2025

Giants Desperate for Offense as Diamondbacks Aim to Clinch Series

The San Francisco Giants are in the midst of their worst offensive stretch of the season, and after a fourth straight loss, manager Bob Melvin is searching for answers. As the Giants prepare to face the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday night in Game 2 of the series, all eyes are on whether San Francisco can rediscover its bat strength — or continue sliding further down the NL West standings.

Giants’ Bats Go Silent

San Francisco has scored one run or fewer in three of its last four games, including a 2-1 defeat on Monday night to open the series against Arizona. Even a reshuffled lineup that saw Jung Hoo Lee batting cleanup couldn’t spark production, and slumping first baseman LaMonte Wade Jr. was given the night off.

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“The longer it goes on, the harder it is. Just trying to get him a mental break.”
— Bob Melvin, Giants Manager on Wade Jr.

Wade’s slump is symbolic of a broader offensive malaise. Batting just .145 with one homer, his struggles underscore a Giants team hitting .222 collectively over its past 10 games.

D-backs Get Boost From Carroll and Lawlar

Arizona’s Corbin Carroll continues to deliver fireworks, blasting two solo home runs off Justin Verlander to provide all the offense the Diamondbacks needed in Monday’s win. Carroll now has 13 homers, just one shy of the MLB lead.

Arizona also called up top prospect Jordan Lawlar, who may get his first action Tuesday. The highly touted infielder is expected to split time across the infield.

“Whenever they call on me, that’s what I’m going to do.”
— Jordan Lawlar, Diamondbacks Infielder

The Diamondbacks’ offense has surged lately, giving them a boost in both morale and MLB betting value as they push up the standings.

Pitching Matchup: Ray Returns to Face Former Club

Tuesday’s game will feature an intriguing pitching matchup:

• Robbie Ray (5-0, 2.84 ERA) takes the mound for the Giants. The lefty has been electric, allowing just five earned runs in his last four starts (25 innings). He hasn’t lost a start all season and boasts an eight-game unbeaten streak.

“When he takes the mound, we feel like we have a really good chance.”
— Bob Melvin, Giants Manager

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• Ray will be facing his former team for the first time since leaving Arizona in 2020.
• Brandon Pfaadt (6-2, 3.28 ERA) counters for Arizona, fresh off a dominant outing against the Dodgers where he struck out six over 6 1/3 shutout innings.

“His location was great. Everywhere I asked for the ball, the pitch was there.”
— Gabriel Moreno, D-backs Catcher

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Pfaadt has struggled against the Giants in the past (0-2, 3.68 ERA in three starts), but he enters this one with momentum — and a Giants lineup that’s pressing.

Can the Giants Turn It Around?

Tuesday could be a turning point. San Francisco has its ace on the mound and will need every bit of his dominance to keep pace with an Arizona team growing more confident with every win.