Hicks sharp in Giants walk-off win over the Padres
San Francisco – Jordan Hicks wants to be in the starting rotation, and he made a case for it after Friday’s 3-2 walk-off win over the San Diego Padres for the home opener. Hicks’s strong outing was solidified by Thairo Estrada’s game-winning double with one out to deep left in the bottom of the ninth,…
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Giants avoid sweep behind Bailey’s walk-off homer
San Francisco – Patrick Bailey’s walkout homer in the tenth helped end the Giants four-game skid. Bruce Bochy’s Texas Rangers fell 3-2 to San Francisco who avoided a sweep to end their losing streak. “As I’m watching it I was hoping it would go over the fence,” Bailey said about his first-career walk-off homer. “When…
Cobb frustrated, Giants blow series in Oakland
Oakland – Giants pitcher Alex Cobb didn’t mince his words on his performance after the San Francisco blew a three-run lead Sunday. The A’s beat the Giants 8-6, with Oakland sweeping the series 2-0. “I just didn’t have it,” Cobb said. “I didn’t have much on the fastball, really any of the pitches. Just kind…
Giants lineup fell flat in 2-1 loss to A’s
Oakland – The Giants enjoyed Friday off after sweeping the D-backs three-straight last week. Now well rested and looking to keep their winning streak alive especially for the Bay Bridge series in Oakland this weekend. After a much needed day off, San Francisco’s lineup fell flat in the first game of the series. The Giants…
Cubs end Giants winning streak
San Francisco – The Giants just swept the Colorado Rockies only to return home to fall 3-2 to the Chicago Cubs 3-2 to start the homestand. What looked like a great pitcher’s duel ended up being another impressive night for Marcus Stroman whose won his past four starts. “I think it’s just the continued competitiveness…
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Pederson returns in Giants win over Mets to split the series
San Francisco – Joc Pederson hasn’t swung a bat in 10 days, a little rusty the outfielder was just activated off the injured list for wrist inflammation. Pederson took flight scoring the winning run. Sliding home for the win could use some work. “I knew that their pitching had been good the whole series, so…
Slater’s walk-off double gives Giants Opening Day victory
SAN FRANCISCO – It was Opening Day across the league but something special happened at Oracle Park. The Miami Marlins tied the game top of the ninth and that sent the ballgame into extra innings. Austin Slater’s walk-off double lifted San Francisco over Miami for the 6-5 win on Opening Day. “We didn’t play our…