Giants Grind Out Battle-Tested Win Over Astros
San Francisco – The Giants pitching staff delivered when it mattered most Tuesday night, keeping the visiting Houston Astros offense in check in a gritty 4-1 victory at Oracle Park. The biggest challenge was Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez, who entered the contest as one of baseball’s most dangerous hitters. Alvarez carried an MLB-best .323…
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A’s Rally Falls Short as Tigers Hand Athletics Fourth Staright Loss
Sacramento – Before fans could settle into their seats at Sutter Health Park, the Athletics were already playing from behind. Detroit Tigers third baseman Kevin McGonigle launched a leadoff home run over the left-field wall, giving Detroit an early 1-0 lead and setting the tone for a night in which the Tigers offense repeatedly found…
A’s Home Woes Continue in Collapse Against Red Sox
Sacramento — In the blink of an eye, the Athletics found themselves in a situation they’ve seen far too often this season: a promising start erased by a sudden collapse. The A’s carried a 1-0 lead into the sixth inning Monday night before a three-run outburst, capped by Ceddanne Rafaela’s grand slam, sent the Red…
Giants Find Their Groove, Hold Off Late Pirates Rally in 5-2 Win
SAN FRANCISCO – The San Francisco Giants gave fans a late scare but delivered one of their most complete performances of the season Friday night, defeating the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-2 behind a resurgent offense that erupted late at Oracle Park. The Giants lineup looked rejuvenated from top to bottom, with timely hitting and aggressive at-bats…
Giants Snap Six-Game Skid with Win Over Padres
SAN FRANCISCO – The San Francisco Giants made a flurry of roster moves ahead of Monday night’s matchup, with top prospect Bryce Eldridge grabbing headlines. But it was another Triple-A call-up who delivered the biggest impact in a 3–2 win over the San Diego Padres. Right-hander Trevor McDonald, freshly promoted from Sacramento, turned in a…
Giants Turn to Top Prospect to Climb Out of the Basement
SAN FRANCISCO – Help may be on the way for the San Francisco Giants with the arrival of top prospect Bryce Eldridge, who was recently called up to provide a much-needed spark. The Giants have struggled to find consistency at the plate this season, and Eldridge could offer a boost as the team looks to…
Giants Unable to Overcome Early meltdown in Loss to Marlins
San Francisco – It was a night to forget for the San Francisco Giants, who fell 9–4 to the visiting Miami Marlins in Friday’s series opener at Oracle Park. The loss marked the Marlins sixth straight victory at the ballpark, as the Giants struggled early and never fully recovered. The Marlins’ offense set the tone…