What we learned as Snell strikes out 12 in Giants' shutout win

Three key takeaways from the Giants' victory

The Arizona Diamondbacks have signed outfielder Kyle Lewis to a one-year contract, the team announced Thursday. Lewis, 27, was designated for assignment by the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday. The Giants took a 2-0 lead in the series with an 8-0 victory Thursday night at Oracle Park and will face the Diamondbacks in the series finale Wednesday afternoon.

Snell was brilliant for a second straight start

In his previous start, Snell allowed three hits and two walks in six scoreless innings against the Chicago Cubs. Snell has a 2.00 ERA in 12 innings this spring, with 20 strikeouts and three walks. The left-hander has looked like the ace the Giants hope he can be.

The Giants' offense is starting to come around

The Giants have scored 23 runs in their last three games after scoring just 10 runs in their first three games. Brandon Crawford, Joc Pederson and Evan Longoria all homered for the Giants on Thursday night. The Giants are now 3-3 in the Cactus League.

What's next?

The Giants will face the San Diego Padres in their next game on Saturday at Scottsdale Stadium. The game is scheduled to start at 1:10 p.m. PT.