San Francisco Giants Willy Adames flies out to second base in the top of the ninth inning against the Sacramento A’s at Sutter Health Park at West Sacramento on Sat Jul 5, 2025 (AP News photo)

San Francisco Giants even the series against the Athletics on Saturday evening of a final score, 7-2.

#1 Willy Adames brought in four runs and came up clutch with two-out hits in back-to-back innings. How valuable has he been to this lineup, especially in moments where the Giants offense hasn’t been shown out in games?

#2 With a 416-foot rocket to left-center for his 14th homer of the year, Heliot Ramos is quickly turning heads and making a strong case as one of the Giants’ emerging power threats.

#3 Growing up in Rocklin, California, which is close to Sacramento, Logan Webb had a powerful performance in front of his hometown audience. How exceptional was that performance, and where does Webb stand in this Giants rotation in terms of leadership and consistency? With also special congratulations to him as he was named National League All-Stars along with Robbie Ray and Randy Rodriguez.

#4 In the sixth inning, Brett Wisely had a huge moment, helping to end the game with a two-run double. Although he doesn’t often get attention, how important are such depth plays to the Giants’ chances of remaining competitive in the end?

#5 With Brett Wisely stepping up in Saturday’s win, the Giants will look to carry that momentum back home as they open a tough series against the Phillies. Landen Roupp, sitting at 6–5 with a 3.48 ERA, is set to take the mound against Cristopher Sánchez, who enters with a 7–2 record and a 2.68 ERA — making for a key matchup to kick off the homestand.

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