San Francisco Giants first baseman LaMonte Wade Jr (31) stands on the foul line paying his respects to former Giants pitcher Vida Blue who passed away at the age of 72 on Sun May 7, 2023 as the Giants prepared to face the visiting Milwaukee Brewers at Oracle Park in San Francisco (@SFGiants photo)

By Michael Roberson

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — The San Francisco Giants took the field with heavy hearts, as they lost to the Milwaukee Brewers 7-3 trying to honor the Late Vida Blue.

The announcement of Blue’s death was released approximately 9am PST, with a 1:05pm game start time.

The visiting Brew Crew got the scoring started in the top of the second inning, when catcher William Contreas hit a two run homer, scoring himself and first baseman Rowdy Tellez. 2-0 Brewers in the middle of the second.

The Giants equaled the Brewers tally in the bottom of the frame on a single by second baseman Brett Wisely, scoring catcher Blake Sabol. First baseman LaMonte Wade Jr.knocked in center fielder Austin Slate on a single to left field. 2-2 after two.

Milwaukee was not content with the tie and got back on the scoreboard in the top of the third inning, when shortstop Willy Adames hit a sacrifice fly to left field, sending left fielder Christian Yelich home from third base. 3-2 Milwaukee midway through the third.

The Brewers were at it again during their half of the fifth inning, when Adames knocked out a two run homer, also scoring DH Jesse Winker. 5-2 Brew Crew, midway through five.

Milwaukee added two more runs in the top of the ninth, Yelich single to left field brought in center fielder Joey Wiemer, Adames knocked in Yelich with a single between the third baseman and shortstop. The Brewers were up five runs, 7-2 in the middle of the ninth.

San Francisco showed some pride in their home half of the last inning, with a solo homer to left by shortstop Thairo Estrada, bringing the score to 7-3, which was the final run count.

The Giants are next in action Monday Night, May 8 (6:45 pm) hosting the Washington Nationals. Starting pitchers are righty Jake Irvin (0-0, 2.08) for the Giants and also right-hander Anthony DeSclafani (3-1, 2.13) for the Nationals.

The Brewers fly back home to Milwaukee to host the Los Angeles Dodgers, also May 8.

REST IN PEACE to Vida Blue, Giants, Athletics and Royals Hall of Fame pitcher and all around good guy.