San Francisco Giants News & Updates
The San Francisco Giants were 62-87, 4th in the NL West. Yesterday, the San Francisco Giants lost a close one to the San Diego Padres 6-7 at Oracle Park.
Perfectly average, for better or worse. Carrying 20 on the injured list. It adds up. At least a 4-3 week speaks for itself.
Giants Game on September 13
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Oracle Park |
| First Pitch: | 07:20 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Logan Webb (8-8, 4.10 ERA) vs Nick Pivetta (2-2, 3.43 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Peacock/NBCSN, Peacock/NBCSN |
Giants Score & Recap
Yesterday, the San Francisco Giants lost a close one to the San Diego Padres 6-7 at Oracle Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 13 | 0 | |
| 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 1 |
Highlights
- Shay Whitcomb went 1-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Drew Cavanaugh went 1-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Drew Gilbert went 2-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
- Rafael Devers went 1-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Giants Record & Standings
NL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Dodgers
|
|
90 | 58 | .608 | L1 | |
|
Padres
|
|
80 | 68 | .541 | 10.0 | W6 |
|
D-backs
|
|
79 | 70 | .530 | 11.5 | L1 |
|
Giants
|
|
62 | 87 | .416 | 28.5 | L2 |
|
Rockies
|
|
55 | 93 | .372 | 35.0 | L6 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 | .258 | .865 | 98 | |
| 16 | .267 | .815 | 53 | |
| 9 | .279 | .725 | 55 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-5 | 3.15 | 1.40 | 34.1 | |
| 9-13 | 4.00 | 1.28 | 150.2 | |
| 8-8 | 4.10 | 1.15 | 155.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, .429 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 2 hits, 2 HR, 6 RBI, .167 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start |
Giants News
The San Francisco Giants are stuck in a frustrating loop, losing again to the San Diego Padres 7-6 despite some fireworks from rookie Drew Cavanaugh, who hit his first career home run. This loss marks the latest in a series of close calls, as the Giants have shown flashes of power with four home runs but continue to fall short, highlighting their need for a reliable starting pitcher like Logan Gilbert from the Mariners in the offseason. The roster feels the strain of injuries, with a staggering 20 players on the IL, complicating any trade pursuits. Meanwhile, promising pitching prospect Henry LaLane is set to move up to Double-A, offering a glimmer of hope in a season that feels increasingly bleak with a 62-86 record. The Giants are left juggling potential and performance as they try to salvage something from this tumultuous year.
Giants Upcoming Schedule
The San Francisco Giants visit the St. Louis Cardinals for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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