Ray throws eight strong; offense catches breaks; and bullpen holds on for 3-2 win and series win over Braves

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San Francisco Giant Heliot Ramos returned to action after being on the 10 day IL, Ramos went 1-3, with run scored, a hit, and a walk against the Atlanta Braves at Oracle Park in San Francisco on Sun Jun 28, 2026 (AP News photo)

Sunday, June 28, 2026

Oracle Park

San Francisco, California

Atlanta Braves 2 (49-32)

San Francisco Giants 3 (35-48)

Win: Robbie Ray (7-6)

Loss: Chris Sale (8-6)

Save: Caleb Kilian (6)

Time: 2:33

Attendance: 33,138

By Stephen Ruderman

SAN FRANCISCO–Robbie Ray threw eight strong innings, and the San Francisco Giants caught a couple of breaks, as they were able to come away with a 3-2 win to take the series over the Atlanta Braves Sunday.

After an impressive 5-0 win Saturday night, the Giants looked to take the series behind Ray, who was coming off a pair of good outings. (I say outings, because he came in to pitch during the resumption of the June 16 game in Atlanta on June 17).

It was a matchup of two old left-handers in Ray and Chris Sale. Ray set down the first 12 men he faced. Sale was solid over six innings, but the Giants finally got to him in the bottom of the sixth. 

Luis Arraez and Heliot Ramos started off the bottom of the sixth with base-hits, and Rafael Devers got Arraez in when he raced on an infield to third that third-baseman Austin Riley skipped off the glove of first-baseman Matt Olson. With two outs, Jung Hoo Lee legged out an infield hit to second, and then Ozzie Albies’ throw sailed by Olson, which allowed Ramos to score.

Arraez got Drew Gilbert in with a sacrifice fly in the bottom of the seventh to make it 3-0. It turned out to be a run the Giants would absolutely need.

The Braves manufactured a run in the top of the eighth. The run scored on a fly out by Michael Harris II to foul territory in left field. 

Some of us in the press box discussed whether Victor Bericoto should have let the ball fall. My opinion is that if the Giants were up by a run, the game was tied or the Giants were down, then yes. Since the Giants were up by three, Bericoto was wise to catch it. 

Ray went eight innings in total, and the fact that he only struck out two allowed him to go that deep. He gave up just four hits, and walked just one.

Now, it was up to the bullpen, and Caleb Kilian was the man whom Tony entrusted with the top of the ninth. Of course the Braves would not make it easy. 

Olson led off the inning with a double, and then scored on a groundout by Riley two batters later. The Giants were now an out away, but Dominic Smith got a base-hit, and got to second on a wild pitch. Mike Yastrzemski of all people was at the plate, and it would have been so perfect for Yastrzemski of all people to get the big hit. It didn’t get any easier with the big boy, Rowdy Tellez, on deck. That meant Kilian needed to get Yastrzemski.

Fortunately, Kilian was able to strike Yaz out, and the Giants came away with the win. At the end, the Giants won a series against one of the best teams in baseball, and they were able to get a 4-2 homestand.

I do want to point out that Erik Miller was warming up during the top of the ninth. While Miller has struggled as of late, he does have the stuff, build and demeanor of a major league close. I sincerely hope Tony gives him a shot to close at some point this season.

You know, I can’t figure this team out. They are now 4-1 against the Braves, just as they are 4-3 against the Dodgers. They just can’t beat the teams they are supposed to beat, and therein lies why this season has gone the way it has.

As for this one, Robbie Ray got the win. Chris Sale took the loss. Caleb Kilian picked up his sixth save of the season.

The Giants improve to 35-48, and they will now head to the Valley of the Sun to play a Diamondbacks’ team whom the Giants have not beaten all season. The Diamondbacks swept the Giants, both at Chase Field, and here at Oracle Park, in May. 

Well, the Giants can only hope for better luck when they open their three game series at Chase Field Monday night. I mean, at least win a game down there.

For San Francisco Tyler Mahle (1-7. 5.49 ERA) will take the ball for the Giants Monday night. Lefty Eduardo Rodriguez (6-2, 2.27 ERA) will make the start for Arizona.

First pitch will be at 6:40 p.m at Chase Field.

San Francisco Giants podcast Stephen Ruderman: Ramos returns to SF line up after long 10 day IL rehab; Ex Giant Bart starts for Braves; plus much more

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San Francisco Giants outfielder Heliot Ramos returns to the line up after spending time on the 10 day IL (AP file photo)

San Francisco Giants podcast Stephen Ruderman:

#1 Rafael Devers had himself a Saturday night hitting two home runs in the Giants’ 5–0 victory?

#2 Logan Webb pitched seven innings allowed just one hit and struck out six batters.

#3 Talk about Victor Bericoto whose been slashing the baseball with a .250 average.

#4 Talk about the return of Heliot Ramos who makes his return since coming off the ten day IL and what impact that has for the line up.

#5 Talk about today’s starting pitching pitchers for Atlanta LHP Chris Sale (8-5 ERA 2.14) for San Francisco LHP Robbie Ray (6-6 ERA 3.70) first pitch 1:05pm PDT.

Stephen Ruderman is a San Francisco Giants beat writer at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Sacramento A’s game wrap: Heim’s Blast Wasn’t Enough as Angels Tie The Series; Halos score late for 5-2 win

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Los Angeles Angels Oswald Peraza (2) feels like he’s number one after hitting a RBI single in the top of the eighth inning against the Sacramento A’s at Angels Stadium in Anaheim on Sat Jun 27, 2026 (AP News photo)

Heim’s Blast Wasn’t Enough as Angels Tie The Series; Halos score late for 5-2 win

By Mauricio Segura

The Los Angeles Angels scored once in the seventh and twice in the eighth enough to get by the Sacramento A’s 5-2 at the Big A in Anaheim on Satuday night.

Runs were difficult to come by early as both starting pitchers settled into an impressive rhythm very quickly. Sacramento managed just one hit through the first three innings, but that hit traveled a long way. Jonah Heim opened the second inning by launching a solo home run to straightaway center field, giving the Green and Gold an early 1-0 advantage.

It was the only damage against Angels left-hander Reid Detmers through the opening frames as he piled up strikeouts and kept Sacramento’s lineup from putting together sustained rallies.

Jack Perkins matched him pitch for pitch for much of the early evening. The right-hander retired six straight batters after allowing a first-inning single and received some defensive help in the third when Colby Thomas made a diving catch in left field to rob Denzer Guzman of extra bases.

Perkins also showed off the new Automated Ball-Strike challenge system, successfully overturning a ball call into a strikeout against Wade Meckler in the fourth inning.

The Angels finally cracked the scoreboard later that same inning. Nolan Schanuel drew a walk before Jorge Soler lined a single into left. With one out, Jo Adell ripped a ground ball into the left-field corner that rolled all the way to the wall for a two-run triple, scoring both runners and putting Los Angeles in front 2-1.

Sacramento answered in the sixth after Nick Kurtz lined a single to right. A wild pitch moved him into scoring position before Lawrence Butler worked a walk. Following another out, Thomas delivered again, lining a sharp single into left to score Kurtz and knot the game at 2-2.

The Athletics appeared ready for a bigger inning after another wild pitch advanced both runners, but Chase Silseth entered from the bullpen and struck out Max Muncy to leave the go-ahead runs stranded.

The missed opportunity quickly became costly. Justin Sterner escaped trouble in the bottom of the sixth by stranding Jo Adell at third base, but the Angels reclaimed the lead an inning later. Josh Lowe singled, stole second, moved to third on a groundout and raced home when Guzman’s two-out single glanced off Muncy’s glove at third base and rolled into left field.

Sacramento’s best chance to swing the game back came in the eighth. Shea Langeliers singled, Butler walked and Heim drew another free pass to load the bases with one out. The rally ended there, however, as pinch hitter Carlos Cortes struck out and Muncy lined out to center, allowing reliever Sam Bachman to preserve the one-run lead.

The Angels made certain the missed chance would loom even larger. Soler singled to begin the bottom of the eighth, and after Adell was hit by a pitch, pinch-runner Vaughn Grissom scored on Oswald Peraza’s sharp single to center. Logan O’Hoppe followed with another RBI single, extending the lead to 5-2 before Sacramento turned an inning-ending double play.

Kirby Yates handled the ninth without allowing a baserunner, retiring Jeff McNeil, Joey Meneses and Henry Bolte to close the game. Bolte endured a difficult afternoon, finishing hitless while striking out three times. Heim supplied Sacramento’s biggest offensive spark, reaching base three times with his home run and a walk, while Thomas contributed an RBI single and highlighted the defense with his diving grab in left.

Perkins deserved a better outcome after limiting the damage over his outing, but Sacramento’s offense managed only five hits and went 1-for-8 with runners in scoring position. The Athletics also left the bases loaded in the eighth, a missed opportunity that proved to be the turning point as the Angels scored twice in the bottom half to put the game away.

The rubber match offers Sacramento an opportunity to leave Southern California with another series victory. Aaron Civale (5-4, 4.88 ERA, 46 strikeouts) is scheduled to start for the Athletics against Angels left-hander Sam Aldegheri (2-3, 5.47 ERA, 16 strikeouts), with first pitch set for 12:15 p.m. Pacific.

Costa Rican-born Mauricio Segura has been covering sports in the Bay Area since 2001 for a variety of magazines and newspapers, as well as his own publication, Golden Bay Times.

Whether you’re pre-gaming with the Kings or celebrating an A’s win, Cyprus Grille at the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena is your downtown go-to.

⚡Craft cocktails? Check.
🔥Game-day bites? Oh yeah.
🏟️Steps from Golden 1 Center? You bet.

Open daily, Cyprus Grille is serving up local flavor with a front-row seat to the action. Stop by before or after the game—or make it your new downtown hangout.

Cyprus Grille—where fans fuel up.

📍Located inside the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena @ 300 J Street

Happy Hour – 4pm-6pm

Show your ticket for additional discounts when dining in. 

Devers, Webb lead Giants to victory over Braves 5-0

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San Francisco Giants’ Rafael Devers (16) flips his bat after hitting a three-run home run during the third inning of a baseball game between against the Braves, Saturday, June 27, 2026 in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Justine Willard)

By Ryan Hannagan

San Francisco – The Giants took on the Braves for game two of a three game set Saturday night. After dropping game one, the Giants had a rebound game in mind. Giants manager Tony Vitello gave veteran right hander Logan Webb the nod. The Rocklin native came into Saturday night’s ball game sporting a 4-5 record and a 3.35 ERA to go along with it.

On the other end, Walt Weiss and the Braves staff went with righty Bryce Elder. Elder came into Saturday night’s game at 5-5 with a 3.71 ERA.

Webb worked his consistent magic again pitching seven shutout innings allowing one hit and walking two batters in the Giants 5-0 shutout of the Braves on Saturday night at Oracle Park.

The first inning passed by in a breeze with both teams going scoreless. In the second, Rafael Devers went deep for a solo shot, a treat to the Giants faithful on his bobblehead night. The Giants weren’t done offensively in the second inning after Devers’ solo shot. Drew Gilbert drove in the inning’s second run with a sacrifice fly, doubling the Giants’ lead. 

Following a two-run second, the Giants had more offense in mind in the third. After back-to-back Arraez and Schmitt singles, Devers stepped back up to the plate and delivered once again. Devers hit a three-run shot off the right field foul pole for his second home run of the night. 

Devers wasn’t the only player who had a strong game, starting pitcher Logan Webb left his mark. Webb went 7.0 innings pitched, allowing just a single hit and no runs en route to the win decision. The Giants bullpen went spotless as well, only allowing a singular walk with no hits in 2.0 innings.

Following the game, Vitello mentioned that Webb was “feeling under the weather” coming into Saturday’s game, which played a factor in him not going deeper into the ball game. Not to mention, Vitello noted Webb also was initially made to go six innings tops, but his consistency kept him out there longer than expected.

Only the second and third innings brought offense Saturday night, a lot of three-up, three downs provided a quick two hour, two minute contest. The Giants went on to win 5-0.

With Saturday night’s win, the Giants now move to 34-38 on the season as of July and the MLB Allstar Break linger. Sunday brings the closing game of the series, first pitch 1:05 pm. The expected starters are nine-time all star and former Cy Young winner, Chris Sale (8-5, 2.14) for the Braves and for San Francisco two-time all star and former Cy Young winner, Robbie Ray (6-6, 3.70).

That’s Amaury News and Commentary: Big Race to Celebrate America’s 250th

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Helio Castroneves has a discussion with his team. Castroneves is preparing for The American 250th IndyCar Race on Aug 21-23 also know as the Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington DC (AP file photo)

Big Race to Celebrate America’s 250th

That’s Amaury News and Commentary

The American 250th IndyCar race is a Milestone event for the sport, with some of the world’s most famous drivers participating, including four-time IndyCar champion Helio Castroneves and Tony Kanaan. The event takes place August 21 to 23, with the main race Sunday the 23rd.           

  • Location: A 1.7-mile, 7-turn temporary street circuit right in the heart of the city. Drivers will race past the U.S. Capitol, the National Air and Space Museum, and a sweeping frontstretch on Pennsylvania Avenue.
  • Cost: General admission is free to the public, offering open access to fan activation areas and big screens that broadcast the race.
  • Broadcast: If you cannot make it to the nation’s capital, the race will be broadcast live on FOX.

Additional  Note about DC.”  A century-old secret hidden beneath the feet of former President Abraham Lincoln opened to the public this June 25, with a new video from the U.S. Department of the Interior teasing never-before-seen views of the National Mall. Admittance is Free.

May you have a Happy 250th this 4th of July. After all, how many countries in the world can celebrate 250th Anniversary of Independence? 

Quote: “Ask not what your country can do for you—ask what you can do for your country.”  John F.Kennedy.

Amaury Pi-Gonzalez – Cuban-born Pi-González is one of the pioneers of Spanish-language baseball play-by-play in America. Began as Oakland A’s Spanish-language voice in 1977 ending in 2024 (interrupted by stops with the Giants, Mariners and Angels). Voice of the Golden State Warriors from 1992 through 1998. 2010 inducted in the Bay Area Radio Hall of fame.

LaTerraza Mexican Restaurant 1027 2nd Street in Old Sacramento give them a call at 916-440-0874

From the second you step in the front door, the sounds of Latin America will gently seduce your ears and continue as you relax outdoors with your favorite cocktail enjoying the view. The wonderful flavors and aromas of our cuisine will not disappoint.

We use only the finest, freshest, local ingredients in every dish and every dish is prepared to order. Enjoy live mariachi music weekly and on special occasions, catch balet folklorico dance performances among other live entertainment. Come visit us and have a great time! Enjoy fast, friendly service, fantastic food & cocktails, music and allow us to share our beautiful Mexican heritage with you.

LaTerraza Mexican Restaurant at 1027 2nd Street in Old Sacramento give them a call at 916-440-0874.

Sacramento A’s podcast Tony Harvey: A’s rally for 7 run fifth to defeat Halos 9-3 at the Big A

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Sacramento A’s Nick Kurtz (16) is greeted in the dugout after scoring on a single by Shea Langeliers (23) in the top of the fifth inning against the Los Angeles Angels at the Big A in Anaheim on Fri Jun 26, 2026 (AP News photo)

Sacramento A’s podcast Tony Harvey:

#1 The Sacramento A’s Shea Langeliers got their sixth straight single in the top of the fifth inning during a seven run rally that help defeat the Los Angeles Angels 9-3 on Friday night. This coming after the Angels fired general manager Perry Minasian (Ma-Nah-ssian) on Thursday.

#2 A’s pitcher JT Ginn pitched six innings allowed eight hits, three earned runs, struck out five and walked a batter. Ginn was key in holding off the Angels. Ginn had a rugged June with a 6.14 ERA allowing 44 home runs overall Ginn 6-4 ERA 3.25.

#3 Angels starter Walbert Urena was perfect until the fifth inning. Urena threw for 15 straight strikes doing it over 36 pitches 31 of those for strikes and he retired the first 12 hitters he faced.

#4 Max Muncy got an infield hit that ended Urena’s perfect game and the eventually loaded the bases. The A’s built a 7-1 lead and did most of the damage in the fifth inning.

#5 The A’s and Angels due battle again at the Big A in Anaheim taking a look at the starting pitchers for Saturday night for Sacramento RHP Jack Perkins (2-3 ERA 6.26) for Los Angeles LHP Reid Detmers (3-5 ERA 3.93) first pitch 6:38pm PDT

Tony Harvey does the Sacramento A’s podcasts Saturdays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Whether you’re pre-gaming with the Kings or celebrating an A’s win, Cyprus Grille at the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena is your downtown go-to.

⚡Craft cocktails? Check.
🔥Game-day bites? Oh yeah.
🏟️Steps from Golden 1 Center? You bet.

Open daily, Cyprus Grille is serving up local flavor with a front-row seat to the action. Stop by before or after the game—or make it your new downtown hangout.

Cyprus Grille—where fans fuel up.

📍Located inside the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena @ 300 J Street

Happy Hour – 4pm-6pm

Show your ticket for additional discounts when dining in.

Sacramento A’s game wrap: A’s get six hits in a row in 7th in 9-3 win over Angels

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Sacramento A’s Alika Williams (12) dives into home plate on a Henry Bolte (33) RBI base hit in the top of the fifth inning against the Los Angeles Angels at the Big A in Anaheim on Fri Jun 26, 2026 (AP News photo)

Seven Run Surge Sends Athletics Rolling Past Angels

By Mauricio Segura

The Sacramento A’s could not solve Los Angeles Angels starter Walbert Ureña for the first four innings. In fact, Ureña had a perfect game going to that point. Every batter was retired in order, and the Green and Gold found themselves chasing a 1-0 deficit after Donovan Walton’s RBI single in the fourth gave Los Angeles the early advantage. Then everything changed in one unforgettable fifth inning.

The Angels looked firmly in control behind Ureña, who cruised through the opening dozen hitters without allowing a baserunner. J.T. Ginn matched him for much of the evening, limiting the damage despite traffic on the bases and keeping the game within reach.

Ginn escaped a first-inning threat with a double play and stranded another runner at third in the third before the Angels finally scratched across the game’s first run when Walton lined a two-out single to center after Wade Meckler’s double and a passed ball.

That slim lead disappeared in dramatic fashion in the fifth as the Athletics erupted for seven runs on seven consecutive scoring opportunities. Tyler Soderstrom drew a leadoff walk before Jonah Heim reached on a force play and Lawrence Butler added another free pass.

Max Muncy broke up the perfect game with an infield single to load the bases, setting the stage for Jeff McNeil. The veteran second baseman ripped a single to right that scored Heim and Butler, giving the Athletics their first lead of the night.

The rally only gained momentum. Alika Williams followed with an RBI single that also turned into an extra base after an Angels throwing error, bringing home another run. Henry Bolte delivered a two-run single, then advanced on a disengagement violation before Nick Kurtz lined another run-scoring hit to center.

A wild pitch moved Kurtz into scoring position, and Shea Langeliers capped the outburst with an RBI single before swiping second base. By the time the inning finally ended, the Athletics had transformed a one-run deficit into a commanding 7-1 advantage.

Los Angeles answered in the bottom half of the inning when Jo Adell crushed a two-run homer to right-center, trimming the margin to four. Ginn finished five innings, allowing three runs while continuing his strong work away from home. Luis Medina followed with two scoreless strikeout-filled innings before Hogan Harris escaped a late eighth-inning jam, and Elvis Alvarado handled the ninth to complete the victory.

The Athletics were not finished scoring. Bolte reached on catcher interference to begin the seventh, stole second, and raced home when Kurtz lined another sharp single to center. Langeliers singled again before Jonah Heim drove a ground-rule double into the left-center gap, plating Kurtz and stretching the lead to 9-3. Those insurance runs removed any lingering suspense.

McNeil finished with two huge RBI in the decisive fifth, while Kurtz continued adding to his outstanding season with two hits and two RBI after entering the game among the American League leaders in RBI, walks and on-base percentage. Langeliers chipped in two hits, an RBI and a stolen base while strengthening his case as the Athletics’ lone finalist for the American League All-Star Game. Bolte reached base twice, scored once, stole a base and drove in two more runs, continuing the impressive rookie campaign that has seen him become one of baseball’s top first-year hitters.

Friday night’s win was the A’s 40th of the season and continued their strong play against the Angels. After snapping a four-game skid with an impressive comeback over San Francisco, the club carried that momentum into another division matchup with an offense that took control when they needed.

The series continues Friday as A’s starter Jack Perkins (2-3, 6.26 ERA, 57 strikeouts) looks to quiet the Angels against left-hander Reid Detmers (3-5, 3.93 ERA, 104 strikeouts), with first pitch scheduled for 6:38 p.m. Pacific.

Costa Rican-born Mauricio Segura has been covering sports in the Bay Area since 2001 for a variety of magazines and newspapers, as well as his own publication, Golden Bay Times.

Whether you’re pre-gaming with the Kings or celebrating an A’s win, Cyprus Grille at the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena is your downtown go-to.

⚡Craft cocktails? Check.
🔥Game-day bites? Oh yeah.
🏟️Steps from Golden 1 Center? You bet.

Open daily, Cyprus Grille is serving up local flavor with a front-row seat to the action. Stop by before or after the game—or make it your new downtown hangout.

Cyprus Grille—where fans fuel up.

📍Located inside the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena @ 300 J Street

Happy Hour – 4pm-6pm

Show your ticket for additional discounts when dining in. 

Valkyries Win on Pride Night, getting back-to-back Wins on the Atlanta Dream, 78-75

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Golden State Valkyries #3 Laeticia Amihere fighting her way in the paint against the Atlanta Dream’s defense at Chase Center in San Francisco, CA on Friday June 26th, 2026. (Photo Credits to Robert Edwards-Imagn Image)

By Michael Villanueva

SAN FRANCISCO – The Golden State Valkyries returned to action at their home this Friday night. Once again, the Golden State is hosting the Atlanta Dream as the team celebrated Pride Night in Ballhalla. Just two days ago, Golden State got its first win over Atlanta, 77-66. Friday night, Atlanta came into Chase Center wanting to run it back, and they got it. As the Golden State would take an early-season series on them 2-0, the Valkyries hang on and beat the Dream, 78-75.

In their last matchup on Wednesday evening in San Francisco, Valkyries Gabby Williams dropped 23 points on her 9-of-16 shooting. With a big contribution from her teammate Kayla Thornton, as she knocked down five three pointers and topped it off with her 17 points in their win. That win against Atlanta also snapped their four-game winning streak.

So, once again, with no changes to their starting lineup. Golden State sent out Kayla Thornton, Gabby Williams, Cecilia Zandalasini, Kiah Stokes, and Veronica Burton as their starting five. Golden State’s Cecilia, in the last game, also went 4-of-6 on shooting beyond the arc.

Hoping to bounce back in their last loss at Chase Center. The Atlanta Dream would send out Naz Hillmon, Angel Reese, Allisha Gray, Jordin Canada, and Rhyne Howard as their starting five. Coming off the bench and leading the Dream in scoring was Madina Okot with her 16 points, five rebounds, and one assist.

Valkyries Kiah Stokes would start the game off in Ballhalla with a 24-foot 3-point jumper and get the Valkyries’ first points of the night. Then, halfway through the first quarter, Kiah Stokes would throw a bad pass, leading Atlanta for a quick running layup, and tying the score, 10-10. Then in the final seconds of the first quarter, again Golden State would cause another turnover, and again leading to Atlanta scoring. Only this time, Dream’s Jordin Canada would make them pay with a 25-foot 3-point step back jump shot. Atlanta holds a 1-point lead, 21-20.

Two minutes into the second quarter, Golden State would get the first basket of the quarter with Kaitlyn Chen driving in for a layup. She would bring the Valkyries lead back by one point, 22-21. The Valkyries would also see more turnovers and shooting fouls called on them. So with that, Atlanta would take advantage and build some momentum, and even take the lead and push it to 6-points, 35-29.

Right before halftime, in the final minute and a half, Golden State’s Kiah Stokes would hit a big three point jumper. Getting the fans and her teammates back on their feet with full of excitement and hope. So at the end of the first half, Golden State is down to Atlanta in their home by just three points, 35-32.

At the start of the second half, Atlanta Dreams Angel Reese would make a quick, inside basket to start the third quarter. Followed right after in the next possession, with Kiah Stokes getting an inside bucket to go in for her own. Atlanta is getting in the paint and seeing some shots going in. Golden State was mentally struggling in their home court and trying to get their offensive momentum going.

Then, Valkyrie Tiffany Hayes fights off a defender for an and one, cutting the lead to two-points, 41-38. That basket would bring some life into Golden State because right after that possession. Golden State’s Kaitlyn Chen would make a 25-foot 3-point jumper and give them the lead, 42-41. In the final 19 seconds of the third, Atlanta’s Jordin Canada would knock down a 3-pointer while getting fouled for a four-point play, 55-49. However, Golden State quickly responded with a driving layup and bringing the lead within four points, 55-51.

So, entering the final quarter of the game, Golden State again would score the first basket of the quarter. Then, eventually, two minutes in, tying the game, 55-55, but it wouldn’t hold long as Atlanta’s Jordin Canada drove it in for the layup. Canada’s impact and style of play were crucial for Atlanta in this game. At the halfway point, Atlanta took the lead by two, due to Jordin Canada once again finding a way inside the paint to score, 63-61.

Entering the final two minutes of the game, both teams were exchanging buckets, back and forth, until Atlanta would challenge a ball possession and lose that challenge. Then, on the next possession, Gabby Williams would make a midrange jumper, giving Golden State the lead, 71-69. Just seconds later, Williams would get a steal on Atlanta’s Jordin Canada and go in for the layup with a minute remaining.

Then it was smooth sailing from there as Golden State would hang on and get the win against Atlanta as time winded down. The final score would be 78-75, as Gabby Williams would lead the Valkyries with her 16 points, four rebounds, and two assists. With big help from her teammate, Kiah Stokes, off of her 13 points and had four rebounds.

With one more game remaining in the month of June for Golden State. The Valkyries will remain in their home at Ballhalla and host the New York Liberty. The New York Liberty are coming off a loss in Seattle against the Storm, 99-88. In that loss, Liberty was led by Jonquel Jones with 26 points and eight rebounds. The game will be broadcast at 4:00 p.m. on ESPN.

Giants blundering offense was no help in 3-1 loss to Braves

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Atlanta Braves’ Ozzie Albies, center, runs to first after hitting an RBI sacrifice fly in front of San Francisco Giants pitcher Trevor McDonald (72) during the fifth inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

By Lincoln Juarez 

SAN FRANCISCO – Last week in Atlanta the Giants took the first two games out of three from the Braves in the same day due to inclement weather that pushed the final half of game one a day later. San Francisco swept the partial doubleheader scoring a total of 14 runs in those two games including a combined six home runs. Friday night in the city by the Bay the Braves got a hold of the Giants offense and didn’t let go, holding them to just one run which came in the first inning. 

A short while past 24 hours since the Giants’ bullpen blew a ninth inning lead to the A’s,  Trevor McDonald (2-5, 4.93 ERA) toed the rubber on Orange Friday at Oracle Park. McDonald held the Braves scoreless in the first but proceeded to allow a run in three of the next four innings. Atlanta had a 3-1 lead when McDonald was pulled after 5.1 innings, giving up seven hits and three earned runs. Former Giants Dom Smith and Mauricio Dubon were in on the action for Atlanta, Smith with an RBI and Dubon with two runs scored. 

Three members of San Francisco’s bullpen relieved McDonald after a disastrous Thursday afternoon where they gave up seven runs across the final three innings of the game to blow a four-run lead and cost Landen Roupp his sixth win of the season. 

Friday night was different and the bullpen kept the Braves scoreless after McDonald’s departure. Gage, Hentges, and Houser combined for 3.2 scoreless, one-hit innings. 

With the bullpen doing their part, the Giants’ offense had countless opportunities to cash in and tie the game or even take the lead. Instead the team went 0-for-8 with runners in scoring position, left nine runners on base, and failed to score after the first inning. Capped off by Luis Arraez making a poor read on a ground ball and getting thrown out at third base after his leadoff double in the first, and Willy Adames getting doubled up at first base on a shallow fly ball to center, it was a brutal night for the Giants’ offense. 

The only bright spot in the batter’s box for the Orange and Black was catcher Drew Cavanaugh’s first big-league hit in his Major League debut. He went 1-for-3 with a walk and a strikeout. 

Atlanta used six pitchers, including starter Reynaldo Lopez (3-1, 3.50 ERA) to carve up the Giants’ order and secure game one to start their weekend in the Bay. Raisel Iglesias earned his 16th save of the season and Trevor McDonald fell to 2-6. Saturday night ace Logan Webb (4-5, 3.35 ERA) will try to get the Giants back in the win column against the Braves’ Bryce Elder (5-5, 3.71 ERA). First pitch at 6:05pm.

San Francisco Giants podcast Lincoln Juarez: CEO Baer says that all are welcome at Oracle Park; Executive hopes interview puts everything to rest

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San Francisco Giants CEO Larry Baer (pictured) spoke with KNBR Talk Show hosts John Dickinson and Dieter Kurtenbach on Thu Jun 25, 2026 regarding team president Buster Posey’s press conference on Tue Jun 23, 2026 and his thoughts on how Posey is doing on the job. (San Francisco Chronicle file photo)

San Francisco Giants podcast Lincoln Juarez:

#1 Lincoln just wanted to get the latest from the San Francisco Giants CEO Larry Baer who said on the air with KNBR talk show hosts John Dickinson and Dieter Kurtenbach on Thursday that Baer said that Oracle Park is a place where everyone and anybody of any ethnic or sexual orientation is welcome. In light of what took place on Fri Jun 5th on Pride night from what you have heard are the LGBTQ community asking for an apology from the players who wrote on their caps or more than that?

#2 Baer said that the Giants have created an experience for all fans that are welcoming saying that’s a north star and that will not change. Did Larry’s KNBR kind of answer any confusion there might have been about how the players who expressed their religous expression that might have offended anyone?

#2 Baer said that ownership has a lot of trust in Buster Posey who by the way who is a part owner himself. Even after the press conference where Posey said he only wanted to answer baseball questions.

#3 Baer was asked where does Posey stand in his job as team president and Baer said the Giants have a lot of trust in Buster but does that reflect with what has happened on the field and where the Giants are in the standings.

#4 Does giving the players an option to wear either the pride hat or the regular hat give them a way out if they choose not to wear the hat.

#5 Larry didn’t take any follow up questions after addressing the pride hat issue and went onto take other questions on other subjects. Is that seen as something that he wanted to move past this subject or that was all he had to say about?

Lincoln Juarez does the San Francisco Giants podcasts each Friday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com