Henry Bolte Shines in MLB Debut as A’s Beat Cardinals 6-2

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Henry Bolte #33 of the Athletics is congratulated by manager Mark Kotsay #7 after Bolte hit an RBI sacrifice fly scoring Nick Kurtz #16 against the St. Louis Cardinals in the bottom of the seventh inning at Sutter Health Park on May 13, 2026 in Sacramento, California. The RBI was the first of Bolte’s career. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

By Jeremiah Salmonson

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Athletics were back in action against the Cardinals for game two of a three-game set on Wednesday night. After losing the first game of the series, the A’s looked for their revenge at 6:40 p.m. PST at Sutter Health Park.

The A’s defeated the Cardinals in commanding fashion on Wednesday night, 6-2.

The A’s got another solid performance out of their starter, J.T. Ginn. Ginn, who pitched eight innings in his last start, managed to go six innings against the Cardinals in what was an unstable but effective performance. Ginn gave up nine hits in his six innings of work but walked just one to limit the damage and give up only one unearned run.

“I think there’s a lot of maturity with JT this year, both on and off the field,” Kotsay said after the game. “I see a different young man that now has established I think solid routines, solid processes between starts. We talk a lot about the easiest day should be the day you take the mound. The other four should be really hard and I think he’s taken a grasp of the amount of work he has to put in before each start.”

Kotsay’s sentiment was echoed by Ginn in the clubhouse after the game.

“I think it’s [the process] been huge for me and everything how you go about your work every day, but I think it’s a lot of trial and error those first couple years and just figuring out what works for me and then just working off of that.”

For the bullpen, the A’s got another solid performance from the group.

Justin Sterner came in to pitch in the seventh inning and didn’t have his best stuff. He tossed two-thirds of an inning before being lifted after giving up a run on two hits. Hogan Harris came in and cleaned up, getting the final out of the seventh by way of the strikeout.

In the eighth inning, Luis Medina came on and recorded a clean inning, allowing nothing to the Cardinals offense.

In the ninth inning, Jack Perkins came in and tossed a scoreless frame to finish the game, allowing just one hit.

On the offensive side of the ball, Nick Kurtz carried the lion’s share of the load with a grand slam in the fifth inning to give the A’s a 4-1 lead. It was Kurtz’s first opposite-field home run this season and was a welcome sight for the slugger.

“Yeah, it was awesome,” Kurtz said after the game. “I’m more happy that it was the first one the other way this year. I think that’s a bigger emphasis for me.”

In the seventh inning, Henry Bolte added another run for the A’s on a sac fly to right field to make it a 5-1 game. It was a nice way to cap off the MLB debut for Bolte as he recorded two hits, an RBI, and a diving catch in center field.

“I think it was great, happy that we got to win as a team,” Henry Bolte said after the game. “That’s kind of the thing, going out there trying to make a difference, little plays, big plays, anything you can do to help the team win. So being able to beat out a couple singles and make a nice play is getting that done. So it was a great debut and happy the boys got the job done, we got to win.”

Zack Gelof added the A’s final run of the night with a solo home run, his fourth of the season, in the eighth inning to give the A’s the 6-2 lead. All in, the A’s offense recorded 13 hits and walked twice in the viceroy on Wednesday night. 

With the win, the A’s improved to 22-20 and will go for the series win against the Cardinals on Thursday afternoon. The A’s will send Jacob Lopez (3-2, 6.11 ERA) to the mound while the Cardinals will counter with Michael McGreevy (3-2, 2.18). First pitch is scheduled for 12:05 p.m. PST at Sutter Health Park.

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Ohtani Dominates Game Three Shutting Out San Francisco 4-0

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Los Angeles Dodgers two way player Shohei Ohtani is pumped after striking out Rafael Devers (left) in the top of the sixth inning at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Wed May 13, 2026 (AP News photo)

By Barbara Mason

After winning the first two games of the series, the San Francisco Giants (18-25) were gunning for a third win over the Los Angeles Dodgers (25-18). They first had to get past Shohei Ohtani. Ohtani only allowed four hits in the game with eight strikeouts going seven innings. The 4-0 loss had so much to do with Ohtani’s work on the mound.

As this game got underway San Francisco left two runners, Heliot Ramos and Rafael Devers stranded on base moving to the bottom of the first inning. The Dodgers Freddie Freeman had a single in the inning but that would be all for Los Angeles.

Game recap: The game remained scoreless after two innings. San Francisco went three and out. The Dodgers Kyle Tucker hit a double but was left stranded going into the third inning. So far there were not a lot of fireworks going on for either team going into the third inning.

Los Angeles pitcher Ohtani walked Luis Arraez but that would be all he would give up in the third With the game scoreless the bottom of the Dodger lineup Santiago Espinal came to the plate and hit his first home run of the season giving Los Angeles their first run of the game.

Mookie Betts followed Espinal and followed suit hitting another home run and the Dodgers had a 2-0 lead with only one out. Robbie Ray got out of the inning without further damage.

Ohtani had his best inning of the game so far striking out Devers, Bryce Eldridge and Willy Adames in the fourth inning. The Dodgers really got going offensively in the bottom of the inning. Tucker doubled and came home when Teoscar Hernandez singled pushing the score out to 3-0.

Miguel Rojas singled followed by an Alex Call sacrifice that brought Hernandez home for a 4-0 lead. The Giants would finally get out of a very long and productive Dodger inning. They had some work to do but it was still early in the game. So far the Giants only had one hit through four innings, a dramatic difference to the seven hits for the Dodgers through four.

Ohtani had his fourth strikeout in a row to start the top of the fifth inning. He finished the inning with seven strikeouts through five innings. With two runners on base and one out the San Francisco bullpen became acttive.

There would be a change on the mound for San Francisco with two outs. Ray was relieved by Joel Peguero. Ray went 4 2/3 innings allowing seven hits, four runs, two walks and two strikeouts. Peguero closed out the inning.

Ohtani went to work in the top of the sixth inning with his eighth strikeout. Luis Arraez had a single for the Giants, the only hit in the inning for San Francisco. Peguero closed out the bottom of the sixth inning. It would be up to the Giants offense to get something going with only three innings left in the game. Right now it was all about what Ohtani had done tonight on the mound.

San Francisco hit a couple of singles in top of the seventh but no runs. Tristan Beck relieved Peguero in the bottom of the seventh inning going three and out and this game went into the top of the eighth inning.

The Giants got their fifth hit of the game but no runs still trailing 4-0. San Francisco was down to their final three outs. Los Angeles had two runners on base in the bottom of the eighth but left them stranded. They had nine hits for the evening.

Kyle Hurt took the mound to close out this game for the Dodgers. The Giants got the top of the ninth inning started with a Rafael Devers double. Giants Rookie Bryce Eldridge struck out for the first out. Willy Adames grounded out for the second and Matt Chapman was the third out. The Dodgers had snapped their four game losing streak.

Game notes: The Giants are on a roll The Giants could not have asked for a better start to the series with their arch-rivals, the Dodgers (25-18). They won game one handily 9-3 and game two 6-2. Whatever the Giants were recently struggling they dropped game 3 of this four game set 4-0 on Wednesday.

Up to Monday and Tuesday this had been an excellent series for San Francisco and on Wednesday night the Giants would have liked to have added another win to their tally in the series but in a four game series to win them all.

Game four in this series will be another night game at Dodger Stadium. San Francisco with a win in this game will take the series for a second series win this season. Landon Roupp will take the mound for the Giants. He has a 5-3 win/loss record and a 3.09 ERA. The Dodgers will start Emmet Sheehan with a 2-1 win/loss record and a 4.79 ERA. First pitch for game four is scheduled for 7:10 PM.

MLB The Show podcast Jessica Kwong: Polanco and Robert still out of the line up for Mets; MLB and Players Union first day of CBA negotiations; plus more news

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New York Mets designated hitter Jorge Polanco (11) stands in the on deck during the first inning against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park on Apr 5, 2026. / D. Ross Cameron – Imagn Images

MLB The Show podcast Jessica Kwong:

#1 The New York Mets who acquired Jorge Polanco and Luis Robert Jr for the purposes being everyday players and the Mets knew their injury track records. It’s been six weeks and Polanco and Robert are still on the IL and it appears they won’t be returning anytime soon.

#2 Top Major League Baseball officials and members of the MLB Players Association were in a meeting Tuesday to start negotiations towards a collective bargaining agreement with less than six months before the current deal expires. At the heart of the matter is the salary cap with the players against a cap and MLB owners for a cap. It was a good idea to get started on negotiations now as both sides could find some middle ground. The players however are deadfast against any salary cap and if that’s the deal breaker the players could hold out forcing a lockout at the start of the 2027 season.

#3 Los Angeles Dodger designated hitter Shohei Ohtani in the middle of one of his worst slumps of his career has been benched for at least two games. Ohtani will pitch on Wednesday and will not hit and will also sit out for Thursday’s game against the San Francisco Giants. Ohtani before Tuesday’s game had just four hits in 36 at bats none of those hits were homers and is hitting just .233.

#4 Pittsburgh Pirates pitching ace Paul Skenes lost a no hitter in the seventh inning when the Colorado Rockies Mickey Moniak hit a clean single to break it up. Skenes struck out ten hitters and walk no batters facing 19 hitters. The Pirates would end up winning it 3-1.

#5 The Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy has been placed on the IL for a fractured middle finger Tuesday and could be out as long as eight weeks. According to Braves manager Walt Weiss. The Braves signed catcher Sandy Leon. Leon was playing in the idenpendent Mexican League. Leon played five games for the Braves last season.

Jessica Kwong does the MLB The Show podcasts every other Wednesday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Sacramento A’s podcast Bridget Mulcahy: Cards open up on Springs for 4 runs in first for 6-4 win; How Wilson injury impacts club

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Sacraamento A’s third baseman Zack Gelof (20) chases St Louis Cardinals Jordan Walker (left) in a run down in the top of the fifth inning at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento on Tue May 12, 2026 (AP News photo)

Sacramento A’s podcast Bridget Mulcahy:

#1 Can the Cardinals build on their Game 1 momentum after JJ Wetherholt’s clutch two-run homer helped secure a 6-4 win over the Athletics?

#2 How much will the Athletics miss injured shortstop Jacob Wilson as they try to even the series at Sutter Health Park?

#3 Will Cardinals starter Matthew Liberatore outduel Athletics pitcher J.T. Ginn in Wednesday’s matchup?

#4 Can Shea Langeliers continue his power surge after hitting his 100th career home run in Tuesday night’s game?

#5 Which team’s bullpen will make the difference in a series that already featured late-inning drama in the opener?

Bridget Mulcahy is a Sacramento A’s podcast contributor at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

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NBA Playoffs podcast David Zizmor: Can Pistons home court advantage help against Cavaliers in game 5?

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Detroit Pistons Cade Cunningham (left) and Cleveland Cavaliers Donavon Mitchell (right) reach for the basketball in game 4 round 2 of the NBA Playoffs at Rocket Arena in Cleveland on Mon May 11, 2026 (AP News photo)

NBA Playoffs podcast David Zizmor:

#1 Can Donovan Mitchell carry the Cavaliers to a crucial road win after his historic 39-point second half in Game 4?

#2 How will Cade Cunningham respond after Cleveland’s defensive traps slowed him down in the second half of the previous game?

#3 Which team will better handle the pressure in Game 5 with the Eastern Conference semifinal series tied 2-2?

#4 Will Detroit’s home-court advantage at Little Caesars Arena help the Pistons regain momentum?

#5 Can the Cavaliers finally solve their road struggles and take control of the series heading back to Cleveland?

David Zizmor does the NBA Playoff podcasts weekley at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Giants Hit Three Home Runs to Best Dodgers in Game Two 6-2

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San Francisco Giants Eric Haase rounds first base after hitting a solo home run in the third inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on Tue May 12, 2026 (AP News photo)

By Barbara Mason

The Los Angeles Dodgers (24-17) led for a few innings before the San Francisco Giants (17-24) brought out the big guns. Eric Haase hit a couple of home runs and Harrison Bader also hit a long ball with the final score 6-2.

With the win the Giants took a 2-0 series lead in this four-game series. Willy Adames had two hits and continues to make strides so he is back. After struggling for a while, San Francisco is fighting their way up the standings but they still have a ways to go. The good news is that they are playing some excellent ball right now.

Game notes: The Dodgers got the first run of the game in the first inning. Ohtani singled, Freddie Freeman singled and Kyle Tucker was hit by a pitch to load the bases. Wes Smith sacrificed and Ohtani scored for the early 1-0 lead. Loading the bases was not the way the Giants wanted to start off this game. The damage was kept to a minimum with just the one run. The Giants went three and out in the opening inning. The second inning was a three and out for both teams.

San Francisco was able to tie up the game in the third inning 1-1. Eric Haase hit a long ball to left center to tie up this game. The tie was short-lived when in the bottom of the third inning. Shohei Ohtani gave the Dodgers back the lead with his sixth home run of the season 2-1. Los Angeles pitcher Yamamoto was rolling along with six strikeouts through four innings and two three and outs. The Giants starting pitcher Houser was also having some success with 4 strikeouts through four innings. He had given up three hits.

This game took a crazy turn in the fifth inning. San Francisco hit not one but two back-to-back home runs. Harrison Bader hit the first one and Eric Haase the second giving the Giants a 3-2 lead. This was Haase’s second long ball of the game.

It had been a tough inning for Yamamoto. Now it would be up to Houser to protect that lead for San Francisco. The inning would come to an end with a double play and Hauser was having a very good game.

Much of the damage in this game was done by the bottom of the lineup for the Giants, the eighth and ninth batters. Rafael Devers had a hit, but it was the three Giants home runs, two from Haase and the one from Bader that had San Francisco leading going into the bottom of the sixth inning. Every time the Dodgers took the lead, San Francisco either tied the game or took the lead. With only four hits through six innings those home runs were priceless.

There was a pitching change in the bottom of the sixth inning for San Francisco. Adrian Houser was relieved by Matt Gage. Houser went 5 2/3 innings finishing with three hits, two runs, theee walks and four strikeouts.

The Giants got something going in the top of th seventh inning. They had runners on the corners, Ramos with a double and Adames a single with no outs. An insurance run or two was what San Francisco really needed right now having a great opportunity to do just that with the two runners on base.

The Giants got one of those insurance runs when Drew Gilbert bunted and Ramos scored extending the San Francisco lead to 4-2. The Giants added two more runs in the inning stunning the fans in the stadium. Chung Hoo Lee doubled Gilbert and Adames home for a 6-2 lead going into the bottom of the seventh inning. The Giants finished off the bottom of the inning striking out Ohtani.

The Dodgers refused to go quietly putting two runners on base (Tucker and Freeman) with one out in the bottom of the eighth inning. San Francisco relief pitcher Sam Hentges loaded the bases with Max Muncy at the plate. Hentges got the second out and was relieved by Caleb Kilian to close out the inning with the bases remaining loaded. Kilian got the GIants out of the inning and they were three outs away from winning game two.

The Dodgers had one last inning to make a move. Dodger stadium had begun to empty, the fans having little to cheer about since the third inning of the game. Giants relief pitcher Kilian would remain in the game looking to close it out. A strikeout, a couple of ground outs and that was the ball game 6-2 in favor of San Francisco.

Game notes: Tuesday night, the Giants took game one of their four game series with the Dodgers 9-3. Wednesday night San Francisco took a 2-0 lead in the series. Tuesday night’s hero for the Giants was Willy Adames who has recently had his struggles but now seems to be turning that all around.

Adames was not the only player that really showed up for this game. Rafael Devers hit a home run and drew a bases loaded walk that broke a late inning tie. This loss gave the Dodgers an eighth loss of their last 12 games as they continue to limp through May. The Los Angeles offense has been downright awful. Shohei Ohtani was 0-5 and had two strikeouts Tuesday night.

With the win, the Giants knocked the Dodgers out of first place in the National League West. San Francisco finished the game with 12 hits and Adames, Devers, Luis Arraez and Casey Schmitt each had two hits. Their offense was humming.

Wednesday the Giants will play for a win in game three and taking a 3-0 series lead. Robbie Ray will take the mound for San Francisco with a 3-4 win/loss record and a 2.76 ERA. The Dodgers will start Shohei Ohtani. First pitch for Wednesday’s game is scheduled for 7:10 PM.

Shea Langeliers’ 100th Career Home Run Not Enough in A’s 6-4 Loss to Cardinals

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Shea Langeliers #23 of the Athletics rounds the bases after hitting a home run against the St. Louis Cardinals in the eighth inning at Sutter Health Park on May 12, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

By Jeremiah Salmonson

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Athletics were back home at Sutter Health Park on Tuesday night to take on the St. Louis Cardinals in game one of a three-game series. The A’s were coming off a solid road trip where they made stops in Philadelphia and Baltimore while going 3-3 in the six road games.

On Tuesday, the Cardinals handled business and defeated the A’s 6-4.

Jeffrey Springs got the ball for the A’s in their return home, and he had a very familiar outing that we have become accustomed to during his time in Sacramento.

Springs, who had pitched fairly well the last couple of years, has found himself in early-game trouble many times during that span. Tuesday was no different for the left-hander.

Springs was roughed up early in the first inning as the Cardinals posted four runs on four hits and a walk to set the tone early and get the A’s on their heels. Springs managed to settle in, but his final line wasn’t pretty. All in, he managed to toss five innings of four-run, seven-hit ball while walking three and striking out five Cardinals hitters.

“The first inning just didn’t look comfortable,” Kotsay said after the game. “And once he got through that first, obviously he dialed in and pitched a great game. So overall … he’s had a good season so far at this point. I think it was one of those things that just he couldn’t get the out when he needed.”

The bullpen pitched well enough for the A’s to get the win, but the A’s weren’t able to capitalize.

Joel Kuhnel came in for the sixth inning and ran into some trouble of his own. Kuhnel pitched two-thirds of an inning and gave up two runs on two hits.

Brooks Kriske came in as the second man out of the pen for the A’s and pitched one and two thirds innings of no-run, one-walk baseball while striking out one. Unfortunately, Kriske was removed in the seventh inning with what Mark Kotsay described as “right shoulder soreness” after the game. Kotsay said he would be reevaluated tomorrow.

Scott Barlow came in to finish off the eighth inning and allowed one hit and nothing else while striking out one in two-thirds of an inning of work.

Mark Leiter Jr. was the final man out of the pen for the A’s. Leiter Jr. tossed a scoreless ninth inning while striking out one hitter in one inning of relief.

On the offensive side of the ball, the A’s put up a fight but weren’t able to complete a comeback.

The scoring for the A’s mostly happened in the second inning, as Nick Kurtz hit an RBI single to get the A’s on the board and bring the score to 4-1. One batter later, Shea Langeliers hit a two-RBI double to bring the A’s to within one as the A’s rallied in support of Jeffrey Springs.

The A’s final scoring came in the eighth when Shea Langeliers blasted the 100th home run of his career. The blast traveled 448 feet and left the bat at 108 mph as it sailed on top of the A’s clubhouse in left field.

“It’s a big milestone, a hundred home runs at this point in his career,” Mark Kotsay said. “You can say that he’s done just a tremendous job to this point of continuing to get better and be an impact-type player.”

The A’s fell to 21-20 on the season as they started the homestand off with the loss to the Cardinals.

The A’s will send J.T. Ginn (1-1, 3.62) to the mound on Wednesday as the Cardinals will counter with Matthew Liberatore (2-1, 4.07) at 6:40 p.m. PT.

That’s Amaury News and Commentary podcast: Yanks in a jam after losing no hitter losing fourth game in a row; M’s hoping to log some wins against Astros; plus more news

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New York Yankees pitcher Brent Headrick pitches into the seventh against the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards on Mon May 11, 2026 (AP News photo)

That’s Amaury News and Commentary podcast:

#1 Are the New York Yankees in trouble after blowing a no-hit bid and losing their fourth straight game to the Baltimore Orioles?

#2 Can Julio Rodríguez stay red-hot and add another home run for the Seattle Mariners Tuesday night against the Houston Astros?

#3 Did the Los Angeles Dodgers make the right move by trading for outfielder Alek Thomas from the division-rival Arizona Diamondbacks?

#4 Are the Chicago Cubs emerging as the best team in baseball after climbing to No. 1 in the latest MLB power rankings?

#5 Could ongoing labor talks between Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association become the next major storyline hanging over the sport?

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.

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NBA Playoffs podcast David Zizmor: Timberwolves and Spurs tip off in game 5 series tied 2-2

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Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (left) looks to shoot against the San Antonio Spurs in game 4 of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at the Target Center in Minneapolois on Mon May 11, 2026 (AP News photo)

NBA Playoffs podcast David Zizmor:

#1 How important is Game 5 for the Minnesota Timberwolves and San Antonio Spurs with the series tied 2-2?

#2 Can Anthony Edwards continue his dominant scoring after putting up 36 points in Game 4?

#3 How will Victor Wembanyama respond after his controversial Game 4 ejection and return in this pivotal matchup?

#4 Will injuries to De’Aaron Fox and Dylan Harper affect the Spurs’ performance in Game 5?

David Zizmor filled in for Tony Renteria on the NBA Playoff podcast heard Tuesdays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Giants Start Road Trip With a Game One Win Over Dodgers 9-3

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San Francisco Gians Heliot Ramos slugs a two run double in the top of the sixth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodgers Stadium in Los Angeles on Mon May 11, 2026 (AP News photo)

By Barbara Mason

This game got off to a bit of a slow start for both the San Francisco Giants (17-24) and the Los Angeles Dodgers (24-17) on Monday night but San Francisco busted this game wide open in the seventh inning.

The Giants hit three singles in a row, a walk, another single and when the dust had settled had scored three runs taking a 6-3 lead. The Giants had a most productive ninth inning scoring three times. The final was 9-3.

Game recap: Records do not matter when these two teams clash. Just about anything can happen. In their last series it was the San Francisco Giants who won the series 2-1. The Dodgers will be looking to tie that up with a series win Monday night.

It was a three and out for the Giants in the first inning and the Dodgers went down quickly leaving Freddie Freeman stranded on second base.

This game went into the second inning with San Francisco looking for their first hit. The Giants got that first hit, a big one, from Rafael Devers his fifth home run of the season taking the early lead 1-0. The score remained 1-0 in favor of the Giants going into the third inning. Los Angeles went three and out in the inning.

The Giants got something going in the top of the third inning loading the bases with only one out and Devers at the plate. Sasaki got out of the inning and the Giants had failed to cash in on a great scoring opportunity. The Dodgers had Hernandez on third but left him stranded. So far the difference in this game was the Devers home run.

The Dodgers got a rally going in the bottom of the fourth with three singles (Freeman, Tucker, Smith) in a row loading the bases with no outs. Max Muncy hit the Dodgers fourth single in a row, Freddie Freeman scored and this game was tied 1-1 with the bases remaining loaded no outs. San Francisco got a double play in the inning limiting the damage but Kyle Tucker scored giving the Dodgers their first lead of the game 2-1 going into the fifth.

San Francisco went three and out in the top of the fifth inning. Los Angeles’ Mookie Betts singled and Tucker walked but McDonald got out of the inning and it was on to the sixth inning with the Dodgers still leading 2-1 in a close game.

San Francisco rallied in the sixth with two runners on second and third base with no outs. Another great scoring opportunity for San Francisco. Heliot Ramos doubled and Rafael Devers and Schmitt both scored taking back the lead 3-2. The lead was short-lived in the bottom of the sixth inning when Muncy hit a solo home run to tie this game back up 3-3.

San Francisco loaded the bases in the top of the seventh inning with one out. Dodger relief pitcher Alex Vesia lasted 1/3 of the inning and after walking a run in (Jung Hoo Lee) was relieved by Will Klein who faced the bases loaded situation. Adames came to the plate and singled driving home two runners Luis Arraez and Schmitt. San Francisco had broken this game open taking a 6-3 lead. The Dodgers went down in order to end the seventh.

With not much going on in the eighth inning, this game went into the top of the ninth inning. San Francisco again threatened with the bases loaded (Ramos, Devers and Schmitt) and no outs. Again Adames came through with a single and Schmitt extending the San Francisco lead 7-3.

Another walk for the Giants and Devers scored still with no outs now leading 8-3. The Dodgers finally got two outs in an inning that seemed to have no end. Three walks in a row for Los Angeles, four in total in the inning and this game was as good as done. Going into the bottom of the ninth it was a 9-3 San Francisco lead which turned out to be the final.

San Francisco had a productive offensive game tonight finishing with 12 hits and nine runs. The Dodgers fell short although they did have ten hits. The Los Angeles pitching was their downfall and the Giants took full advantage. It was also really good to see Willy Adames coming away with some huge hits.

Game notes: The Giants took on the Dodgers Monday night for a three-game series with their archrival. Whether playing down south at Dodger Stadium or in San Francisco these series are always highly anticipated. This series was played in Los Angeles with Roki Sasaki on the mound for the Dodgers. He has not had a great start and dropped his record to 1-5.

Sasaki pitched back on May 2 in a loss to St. Louis and prior to that a win for the Dodgers over the Cubs. The Giants starter Trevor McDonald who had a win under his belt against the San Diego Padres, in a game that was played May 4th.

Both of these teams have been struggling lately, although the Giants have really seen diminished production at the plate and watched their record take a nose-dive. The Giants have had flashes of some success but have fallen pretty flat in the middle of their lineup. The big news of the week was the trade of two-time Gold Glove winner Patrick Bailey to the Cleveland Guardians in a real stunner.

San Francisco will also be missing Logan Webb placed on IL for 15-days due to right knee bursitis. The Giants come into this series after winning two out of three in a series with the Pittsburgh Pirates while the Dodgers lost their last series to the Braves.

Tuesday night the Giants will be looking for a second win in this series and another guaranteed series win over the Dodgers. Adrian Houser will take the mound for the Giants with a 0-4 win/loss record and a 6.19 ERA. The Dodgers will start Yoshinobu Yamamoto. He has a 3-2 win/loss record and a 3.09 ERA. First pitch for this game is scheduled for 7:10 PM.