Slade Cecconi Shines as Diamondbacks Secure Victory Over Giants

Just hours before first pitch, Slade Cecconi received the news that he would be making his season debut with the Diamondbacks. Despite the short notice, Cecconi delivered an impressive six innings on the mound, propelling the Diamondbacks to a 5-3 victory over the Giants.

Initially slated to start for Arizona, Merrill Kelly was scratched from the lineup due to right shoulder discomfort. Consequently, the D-backs called up Cecconi from Triple-A to make his fifth major league start.

The Giants failed to score off Cecconi until the 5th inning. Through two outs in the 5th, the rookie had maintained a no-hitter. However, after a base hit, Mike Yastrzemski launched a two-run homer, giving the Giants a 2-1 lead.

Yet, Cecconi’s first major league win became possible thanks to the two runs the Diamondbacks scored in the top of the 6th. The rally ignited with a leadoff double from Joc Pederson, followed by Eugenio Suarez reaching on a throwing error. Gabriel Moreno drove in Pederson and Suarez with a base hit up the middle, putting the D-backs back in the lead.