San Francisco Giants Harrison Bader front right is home plate by Jung Hoo Lee (51) after grand slam in the top of the eighth inning against the Sacramento A’s at Sutter Health West Sacramento on Sun May 17, 2026 (AP News photo)

San Francisco Giants podcast Marko Ukalovic:

#1 How much did the strong wind conditions at Sutter Health Park affect the outcome of the game, especially Harrison Bader’s grand slam?

#2 Was Adrian Houser’s six-inning performance the turning point that gave the Giants momentum late in the game?

#3 Which defensive mistake by the Athletics hurt them the most during the Giants’ explosive eighth inning?

#4 Are the Giants starting to build real momentum after strong performances from Casey Schmitt, Luis Arráez, and Harrison Bader throughout the series?

#5 What does this rivalry series reveal about the atmosphere of MLB games in Sacramento while the Athletics play at Sutter Health Park?

Marko Ukalovic does the San Francisco Giants podcasts Mondays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com