San Francisco Giants News & Updates
The San Francisco Giants were 61-85, 4th in the NL West. Yesterday, the San Francisco Giants held off the St. Louis Cardinals 2-1 at Oracle Park.
Treading water. A 20-man IL is starting to matter. At least going 4-3 in a week will do nice things for the temperature.
Giants Game on September 09
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Oracle Park |
| First Pitch: | 03:45 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Blade Tidwell (0-2, 4.43 ERA) vs Andre Pallante (12-6, 3.51 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBCS BA, Cardinals.TV Presented by bet365 |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 71°F, Wind 1 mph |
Giants Score & Recap
Yesterday, the San Francisco Giants held off the St. Louis Cardinals 2-1 at Oracle Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | |
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 1 |
Highlights
- Christian Koss went 2-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Bryce Eldridge went 1-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Giants Record & Standings
NL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Dodgers
|
|
88 | 57 | .607 | W6 | |
|
D-backs
|
|
78 | 68 | .534 | 10.5 | W4 |
|
Padres
|
|
77 | 68 | .531 | 11.0 | W3 |
|
Giants
|
|
61 | 85 | .418 | 27.5 | W2 |
|
Rockies
|
|
55 | 89 | .382 | 32.5 | L2 |
San Francisco Giants are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a -2 run differential.
Giants Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | .258 | .858 | 92 | |
| 16 | .265 | .819 | 49 | |
| 9 | .279 | .728 | 53 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-5 | 3.24 | 1.41 | 33.1 | |
| 9-13 | 4.00 | 1.28 | 150.2 | |
| 8-8 | 4.10 | 1.15 | 155.2 |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Giants News
The San Francisco Giants are staving off a dismal season with a bit of flair, as evidenced by their recent 5-4 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals, highlighted by Bryce Eldridge's impressive power surge. Eldridge, with his opposite-field solo shot, has become a beacon of hope in an otherwise lukewarm lineup, where the team has averaged 5.9 runs per game despite the pitching staff surrendering 6.4 runs per game over the past week. Meanwhile, Rafael Devers continues to prove his worth, earning Player of the Week honors, a stark contrast to the struggles of Kyle Harrison, whose decline is making the trade for Devers look better in hindsight. As the offseason approaches, tough roster decisions await, with ten players likely on the chopping block. With just 17 games left, the Giants are in a precarious position, trying to find their footing amidst a challenging season.
Giants Upcoming Schedule
The San Francisco Giants host the San Diego Padres for a 3-game series starting Friday.
About Small Ball
This San Francisco Giants digest was built by Small Ball to save you from bouncing between five apps to follow your team. It's fan-run and made to deliver what matters each morning.
Got thoughts? Tell us. Want to support it? Ko-fi tips help keep it running.
