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The San Francisco Giants were 16-24, 4th in the NL West. Yesterday, the San Francisco Giants eked out a win over the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-6 at Oracle Park.

Giants Daily Vibe Check
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The numbers aren't lying. A -15 run differential over the last 7. The margins are ugly. Pair that with giving up 5.7 runs a game. That's the biggest issue.

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Giants Game on May 11

Opponent:Los Angeles Dodgers (24-16)
Location:UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium
First Pitch:10:10 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:Trevor McDonald (1-0, 1.29 ERA) vs Roki Sasaki (1-3, 5.97 ERA)
TV Broadcast:SportsNet LA, NBCS BA
Forecast:☁️ Overcast, 62°F, Wind 7 mph

Giants Score & Recap

Yesterday, the San Francisco Giants eked out a win over the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-6 at Oracle Park.

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The San Francisco Giants clinched the win in the 12th inning.

Highlights

Giants Record & Standings

NL West

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Padres
2416.600 W2
Dodgers
2416.600 L2
D-backs
1920.4874.5 W2
Giants
1624.4008.0 W1
Rockies
1625.3908.5 L2

San Francisco Giants are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -15 run differential.

Giants Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
10
Casey Schmitt
 6.285.84318
17
Heliot Ramos
 4.272.74318
79
Jesus Rodriguez
 1.353.9183

Pitching Leaders

PitcherW-LERAWHIPIP
65
Landen Roupp
 5-33.091.1043.2
38
Robbie Ray
 3-42.761.0945.2
54
Tyler Mahle
 1-45.181.4941.2

Hot Hitters

PlayerStreak
17
Heliot Ramos
 6 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .462 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
38
Robbie Ray
 6.0 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start

Giants News

Jesus Rodriguez's walk-off hit is a rare bright spot for a San Francisco Giants team that is otherwise drowning in a disappointing 15-24 start. Following a brutal 10-run loss to the Pirates, the Giants are in desperate need of consistency, with a run differential of -20 over the last week. The activation of Sam Hentges from the IL and the call-up of Dylan Smith signal an attempt to shake things up, but the failure of once-promising closer Ryan Walker only highlights the struggles on the mound. Meanwhile, the organization's future appears mixed, with some 2025 draft class players showing promise while others flounder. If the Giants want to dig themselves out of this early season rut, their core position players need to step up, or they risk becoming the biggest disappointment in baseball this year.

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Buster Posey gets early vindication for his major SF Giants shakeup
Aroundthefoghorn
Buster Posey gets early vindication for his major SF Giants shakeup
SF Giants president of baseball operations got some early vindication for trading away Patrick Bailey thanks to Jesus Rodriguez's walk-off hit.
 2 early surprises and 2 bitter disappointments from SF Giants' 2025 draft class
Aroundthefoghorn
2 early surprises and 2 bitter disappointments from SF Giants' 2025 draft class
The SF Giants aren't doing so great but some guys they drafted in the 2025 MLB Draft are really impressing while some are off to a cold start in the minors.
 Giants Notes: Bader, Schmitt, Hentges
Mlbtraderumors
Giants Notes: Bader, Schmitt, Hentges
4:24PM: Hentges was indeed activated from the 15-day IL today, and San Francisco also called up right-hander Dylan Smith from Triple-A. In corresponding moves, right-hander Ryan Walker and Gregory Santos were optioned to Triple-A. Walker entered the season as perhaps the Giants’ top choice at closer, but his struggles have left the team still looking […]
 Jesus loves the mothers
McCovey Chronicles
Jesus loves the mothers
Jesus Rodriguez had a chance to end Sunday’s game against Pittsburgh in the 10th inning.  The bases were loaded, Willy Adames had just come through with a 2-out, 2-RBI single to knot the Giants back up with the Pirates at six. All the Bay Area mothers, crowned under their inside-out rally caps and feted with […]
 With the spotlight on him after trade, Rodriguez delivers with 12th-inning walk-off
MLB.com
With the spotlight on him after trade, Rodriguez delivers with 12th-inning walk-off
SAN FRANCISCO -- If the Giants are going to find a way to climb out of their early season rut, they’re going to need their core group of position players to start showing more fight at the plate. They showed progress in that regard on Sunday, when Heliot Ramos homered,
 Giants continue roster shakeups, option Walker to Triple-A
MLB.com
Giants continue roster shakeups, option Walker to Triple-A
Santos also optioned; Hentges activated from IL; Smith called up

Giants Upcoming Schedule

The San Francisco Giants visit the Athletics for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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