San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Anthony DeSclafani delivers during the first inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Field in Houston on Tue May 2, 2023 (AP News photo)

Giants Break Four Game Losing Streak Beating Astros 2-0

By Barbara Mason

The San Francisco Giants (12-17) were able to break a four game losing streak with a 2-0 shutout on Tuesday night at Minute Field in Houston as they took on the Houston Astros (16-14) in game two of their three game series.

San Francisco had Mike Yastrzemski who is on the IL with a hamstring injury suffered in Mexico City that from the looks of it will need more then a little rest and physical therapy.

The Giants were on the board first as we have seen far too often this season. Joc Pederson singled Thairo Estrada home to take a 1-0 lead.

San Francisco would extend their lead in the fourth inning now leading 2-0. Blake Sabol doubled driving Joc Pederson home and the giants had four hits through four innings. San Francisco had the bases loaded in the fourth inning but only came away with the Pederson run.

The Giants again loaded the bases in the fifth inning but came away empty. San Francisco had a lot of opportunities through five innings but just wasn’t taking advantage of them. They had outhit the Astros through five inning 5-1.

The Giants loaded the bases for a third time in this game in the ninth inning only to come away empty. The Astros couldn’t get another hit in the game. The losing streak for the Giants had ended. They had out hit the Astros 7-3.

San Fransico’s Anthony Desclafani had a great outing. He went eight innings allowing three hits and no runs with three strikeouts.

Wednesday morning the Giants will play game three looking to win this series. Logan Webb (1-5 ERA 4.10) will take the mound for the Giants and for the Astros Framber Valdez (2-3 ERA 2.54) will start. First pitch is scheduled for 11:10 AM.