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San Francisco Giants podcast Stephen Ruderman: Giants get key hitting and Ray dominates on the mound in front game win

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San Francisco Giants pitcher Robbie Ray was dealing against the Atlanta Braves line up at Truist Field in Cumberland GA on Wed Jun 17, 2026 (AP News photo)

San Francisco Giants podcast Stephen Ruderman:

San Francisco Giants starter Robbie Ray pitched 6.1 innings in relief and allowed just two hits. The Giants got back to back home runs from Rafael Devers and Jung Hoo Lee as the Giants defeated the Atlanta Braves 7-2 at Truist Field in Cumberland GA in the first game of a doubleheader.

The first game was rescheduled after Tuesday’s game was rained out and Robbie Ray picked from where starter Adrian left off on Wednesday. The Braves pitcher Grant Holmes coughed up three runs in two innings pitched.

Ray once he took the mound in the first game on Wednesday was dominate coming into this second game with 6.1 innings pitched two hits and two strike outs.

Stephen Ruderman does the San Francisco Giants podcasts Wednesdays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

SF Giants Take Game one In Rain Delayed Front Game Beating Atlanta 7-2

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San Francisco Giants pitcher Robbie Ray was dealing in relief pitching here in the third inning against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Field in Cumberland GA Cobb County on Wed Jun 17, 2026 (AP News photo)

By Barbara Mason

It took two days but game one of the series between the San Francisco Giants (30-43) and the Atlanta Braves (46-26) concluded with the Giants winning 7-2. Robbie Ray had a terrific day in relief on the mound going 6 1/3 innings allowing two hits, no runs with eight strikeouts. Giants and Braves got underway Wednesday for game 2 of the doubleheader

Game recap: San Francisco pitcher Robbie Ray had a great relief appearance for starter Adrian Houser. Ray went three and out in the bottom of the second inning with two strikeouts. As this game would progress Ray was just getting warmed up.

The third inning was quiet for both teams. James Karinchak pitched his first full inning in the top of the third going three and out. Other than one walk Ray breezed through the bottom of the third inning with the score remaining 3-2 in favor of the Giants.

There was a pitching change for the Braves to start the fourth inning. Dylan Dodd relieved Karinchak and went three and out as did the Giants Ray and the game went into the fifth inning.

After a pretty quiet game, San Francisco lit up Truist Park picking Dodd apart. With two outs the Giants Rafael Devers hit a solo home run followed by a Jung Hoo Lee solo home run and San Francisco now had a 5-2 lead. Ray had another great inning walking one with two more strikeouts.

After the two San Francisco home runs there was another pitching change for the Braves. Reynaldo Lopez relieved Dodd in the top of the sixth inning. After two innings Dodd had allowed two hits, two runs with one strikeout.

Despite a Drew Gilbert single to start the top of the sixth Lopez went through the next three at bats and this game went into the bottom of the inning. Closing out the sixth, the Ray was having a terrific game with six strikeouts and his pitch count through the five innings was 73.

The seventh inning was a great one for the Braves with first baseman Olson robbing the Giants Bryce Eldridge of a probable double making a great stop for the first out. Lopez closed out the top of the inning. Ray gave up his first hit of the game to start the bottom of the seventh, a double to Austin Riley. Another stellar inning for Ray giving up that one hit but striking out two more Braves.

Atlanta through seven innings had really struggled at the plate with only four hits, three of them in Wednesday’s first inning. The Giants would add another run in the top of the eighth, a Willy Adames home run, the team’s third long ball of the game adding to their lead 6-2.

The Braves had their second hit of the game in the bottom of the eighth, a Olson single. The Giants made a pitching change after that hit. Ray had a spectacular outing allowing only two hits, no runs with eight strikeouts.

Ray was relieved by Dylan Smith who closed out the inning after giving up a single to Dominic Smith. He closed out the inning leaving Olson and Smith stranded and San Francisco was one inning away from taking game one of the series.

With one out, the Giants put two runners on first and third base threatening to add to their score. Arraez and Eldridge had each singled with Arraez scoring on a Chapman ground out.

Going into the bottom of the seventh inning San Francisco had a 7-2 lead and the Braves were down to their last three outs. With one out there was a pitching change for the Giants.

Caleb Kilian relieved Dylan Smith with two runners on base. Kilian got the second out and Atlanta was down to their last out. Kilian got the third strike and that was the ball game with San Francisco taking the first game of the series.

Game notes: Wednesday afternoon under far better weather conditions the Giants continued their suspended game one with the Braves 7-2. When Tuesday’s game was called, the Giants had taken a 3-2 lead. In Wednesday’s first game Ray took the mound after starter Adrian Houser left for San Francisco. James Karinchak was on the mound for the Braves to start the third inning. He has been called up by the Braves in his first game back in quite awhile.

The two teams had a three-hour gap before going back onto the field for night cap. First pitch for that game is scheduled for 4:15 PM. Starters for San Francisco RHP Landen Roupp (5-7 ERA 4.24) for Atlanta Martin Perez (5-3 ERA 2.90).

San Francisco Giants game wrap: Giants vs Atlanta Suspended With San Francisco Leading 3-2; Split doubleheader scheduled for Wednesday

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San Francisco Giants manager Tony Vitello (left) speaks with Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss (22) after the game was suspened at Truist Field in Cumberland, Cobb County on Tue Jun 16, 2026 (AP News photo)

By Barbara Mason

The San Francisco Giants (29-43) at Atlanta Braves (46-25) game on Tuesday was called due to rain and the game will be part of a split doubleheader on Wednesday June 17th. The first game of the double dip will start at 11:00am PDT with the night cap to start at 4:15pm PDT.

Despite threatening weather and even a flood watch forecasted later in the week this game got underway. After a disappointing weekend, the Giants got a very productive start in the first inning of this game.

Luis Arraez got the first hit of the game, a double, followed by a Bryce Eldridge single. With two runners on base, Rafael Devers walked and San Francisco had the bases loaded. Jung Hoo Lee sacrificed to center and Arraez scored giving the Giants the first run and lead of the game 1-0.

That lead for San Francisco did not last long. The Braves first at bat Drake Baldwin knocked a home run to center to tie up the game at one apiece.

Michael Harris II singled followed by a Dominic Smith walk and Atlanta had two runners on base with two outs. Mauricio Dubon singled Harris II home to take a 2-1 lead. The Giants were able to get out of the inning without further damage.

This game went into the top of the second inning starting off with a Schmitt single, Drew Gilbert walked and with one out the Giants had two runners on base. Arraez singled and once again, San Francisco had the bases loaded.

The Braves walked Schmitt home and this game was tied at two. Chapman sacrificed and Gilbert scored to give San Francisco a 3-2 lead going into the bottom of the second inning.

This game attempted to get a bottom of the second in the books but the weather refused to cooperate and this game was delayed withl a rainy forecast for the next few hours. Houser took the mound ready to get the inning started with Mike Yastrzemski at the plate and the game was at first delayed and finally suspended.

In a suspended game play will not continue Tuesday and is officially halted and resumed at a later date from the exact point of the suspension; in this game the bottom of the second inning with the Giants leading 3-2.

It is now a wait and see how this game will be made up and with an even greater chance for rain Wednesday it is unclear how this series will play out. The rain is expected in the early morning hours Wednesday with cloudy and partial sun through the late morning and into the afternoon through the evening hours. Tuesday’s game will be part of a split doubleheader on Wednesday.

Starting pitchers for the front game which will resume in the second inning for San Francisco RHP Adrian Houser (2-6 ERA 5.73) for Atlanta RHP Grant Holmes (4-2 ERA 4.33) first pitch 11:00AM PDT.

Starting pitchers for the second game: For San Francisco TBA for Atlanta JR Ritchie (1-1 ERA 3.82) first pitch 4:15pm PDT.

Barbara Mason is a San Francisco Giants staff reporter at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

San Francisco Giants podcast Marko Uklovic: Giants open up road trip in Atlanta Tuesday

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San Francisco Giant Matt Chapman rounds the bases after hitting a bottom of the fifth inning home run against the Chicago Cubs at Oracle Park in San Francisco on Sun Jun 14, 2026 (AP News photo)

San Francisco Giants podcast Marko Ukalovic:

#1 How much of an advantage did San Francisco Giants ace Logan Webb give San Francisco in the series finale, especially considering his recent dominant stretch and strong daytime pitching numbers?

#2 Webb had a great outing pitching eight innings allowing seven hits, no runs, seven strike outs and helped the bullpen with least amount of innings pitch in releif.

#3 Which player had the biggest offensive impact: for the Giants Casey Schmitt, Jung Hoo Lee, or Matt Chapman, who powered the Giants’ offense in the finale?

#4 The Giants were able to touch up Cubs bullpen Colin Rea who came into relieve starter Ryan Rollison. Rea pitched 4.2 innings allowing six hits and four run the bulk of the Giants scoring off Rea.

#5 What was the key factor in deciding the game for the Giants: starting pitching, the bullpen battle, or the Giants offense in the three run fifth.

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San Francisco Giants game wrap: Webb throws another eight strong inning, and Giants salvage series with 5-1 win over Cubs

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San Francisco Giants starter Logan Webb delivers against the Chicago Cubs in the top of the first inning at Oracle Park in San Francisco to conclude their three game series Sun Jun 14, 2026 (AP News photo)

Sunday, June 14, 2026

Oracle Park

San Francisco, California

Chicago Cubs 1 (37-35)

San Francisco Giants 5 (29-43)

Win: Logan Webb (4-4)

Loss: Colin Rea (1-1)

Time: 2:40

Attendance: 40,093

By Stephen Ruderman

SAN FRANCISCO–San Francisco Giants starter Logan Webb delivered another strong eight-inning performance, and the Giants were able to salvage a game in this series with a 5-1 win over the Cubs Sunday at Oracle Park.

The Giants looked—well, were completely lifeless in the first two games in this series. Landen Roupp and Trevor McDonald were smoked in the first two games of this season, and the Giants could only back them up with a run in each game.

Logan Webb threw eight shutout innings against the Nationals on Monday night, but Keaton Winn blew the save. All the talk was whether Tony Vitello should have had Webb go back out for the ninth inning, or whether Webb should have volunteered to go back out for the ninth.

Today, Webb went another eight innings, and struck out seven, while giving up just one unearned run. The run scored in the top of the eighth. Tony went out to visit Webb, but Webb made it quite clear that he wanted to stay in the game, and the Giants’ rookie manager rightfully obliged.

Webb’s day ended on an incredible catch by Jung Hoo Lee at the wall in right to take away extra bases from Michael Busch. Webb specifically waited until Lee got back to the infield, so the Giants’ ace could let his appreciation be known for Lee.

In his three starts since returning from the injured list, Webb had given up just two runs—one earned—over 23 innings. Webb seems to be back to his old self.

Now the question is whether the Giants will entertain the prospect of trading their longtime ace. In a season like this, anything is on the table, especially a trade that could nab some major prospects. However, unlike hitters, starting pitchers tend to stay in their primes well into their 30s, occasionally even their early 40s.

Players like Luis Arraez and Rafael Devers—the latter, if the Giants are willing to eat a large chunk of his contract—will also nab the Giants some major prospects. At which point, they can keep Webb, and surround him in the rotation with talented young aces. Webb feasibly could be in his prime through 2037. We will just to see what happens over the next 50 days.

For those of you wondering, the Giants gave Webb the run support he needed. They broke through for three runs in the bottom of the fifth when Drew Gilbert knocked in Jung Hoo Lee with a double, and Matt Chapman hit a home run to left-center.

The Giants tacked on runs in the seventh and eighth, and Caleb Kilian threw a 1-2-3 top of the ninth.

The Giants go 2-4 on the homestand, and improve to 29-43 overall.

Now, it’s off to Atlanta, or shall I say Cumberland, to take on the best team in Baseball in the 46-25 Braves. Good luck, Giants!

For Tuesday night for San Francisco RHP Adrian Houser (2-6 ERA 5.54) will go up against Atlanta’s RHP Grant Homes (4-2 ERA 4.05) in the series opener on Tuesday. First pitch will be at 7:15 p.m. in Georgia, 4:15 p.m in San Francisco.

MLB The Show podcast Charlie O: Astros Walker goes 3-3 to power past Cubs; Yanks Cole back on mound; plus more news

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Christian Walker of the Houston Astros (left) was being assisted by a coach and the team trainer after getting hit by a pitch against the Boston Red Sox on Sat May 2, 2026

MLB The Show podcast Charlie O:

#1 How did Houston Astros first baseman Christian Walker power his team past the Chicago Cubs on Saturday?

#2 Why was Gerrit Cole’s return for the New York Yankees overshadowed by the Tampa Bay Rays?

#3 Which MLB team earned its major-league-leading 36th victory thanks to the Atlanta Braves Chadwick Tromp’s walk-off hit?

#4 What concern emerged for the Houston Astros despite their shutout win over the Cubs?

#5 According to recent MLB power rankings, which team climbed to the No. 1 spot ahead of the Los Angeles Dodgers and Cubs?

Charlie O does the MLB The Show podcasts Sundays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

MLB The Show podcast Tony Renteria: What are the factors that led to SF’s 6 game skid?; Braves on MLB’s best start; plus more news

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Atlanta Braves Drake Baldwin (right) celebrates after hitting a two run home run against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver on Sat May 2, 2026 (AP News photo)

MLB The Show podcast Tony Renteria:

#1 How have the Tampa Bay Rays managed to maintain their hot streak, and what are the key factors behind the San Francisco Giants’ six-game losing skid?

#2 Braves’ dominant start to the season What has fueled the Atlanta Braves’ league-best start, and how significant is rookie pitcher JR Ritchie’s early impact on their success?

#3 Padres ownership change What could the potential long-term effects be of the San Diego Padres’ new ownership group on team spending, culture, and competitiveness?

#4 Astros vs. Dodgers rivalry renewed How does the ongoing rivalry between the Houston Astros and Los Angeles Dodgers—rooted in the 2017 World Series—continue to influence current matchups and player performances?

#5 League-wide tensions and fan reactions What do recent fan protests (such as those seen in Boston) reveal about growing frustrations with MLB team management, and how might this impact front-office decisions?

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MLB The Show podcast Charlie O: Bucs set MLB record 7 batters in a row walk in one inning; How Mattingly has turned the Phils around; plus more news

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Pittsburgh Pirates Connor Griffin slides into third base after hitting a triple against the Cincinnati Reds pitcher Brock Burke at PNC Park in Pittsburgh on Sat May 2, 2026 (AP News photo)

MLB The Show podcast Charlie O:

#1 How significant is the Pittsburgh Pirates tying an MLB record with seven consecutive walks in one inning, and what does it reveal about both their offensive patience and the Cincinnati Reds pitching struggles?

#2 What has fueled the early success of the Philadelphia Phillies under interim manager Don Mattingly, and can this momentum be sustained over a longer stretch of the season?

#3 With Boston Red Sox fans publicly protesting ownership and leadership decisions, how much influence can fan sentiment realistically have on organizational change in MLB?

#4 Why are big-spending teams like the New York Mets struggling so heavily early in the season, and what factors separate them from division leaders like the Atlanta Braves?

#5 What do recent standout performances—like Shōta Imanaga’s dominant pitching and Ian Happ’s offensive surge—suggest about the Chicago Cubs’ chances of maintaining their strong run?

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That’s Amaury News and Commentary podcast: Braves have not lost a series so far this season; Ohtani record setter could be in All Time greats circle; plus more

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Atlanta Braves Mauricio Dubon clouts out a second inning RBI double against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field in Cleveland on Mon Apr 13, 2026 (AP News photo)

That’s Amaury News and Commentary podcast:

#1 The Atlanta Braves remain unbeaten in series play so far—are they the early favorites for the World Series, or is it too soon to tell?

#2 Shohei Ohtani continues delivering historic-level performances—how is his 2026 start shaping his long-term legacy among all-time greats?

#3The Houston Astros are dealing with injuries, poor pitching, and internal issues—how serious is this early-season “crisis,” and can they recover?

#4 The Sacramento A’s came off a five game win streak defeating the New York Yankees twice and the New York Mets in a three game sweep but at home they continue to struggle losing to the Texas Rangers to open a six game homestand in Sacramento in a Monday night laugher 8-1. Is there a difference playing away than at home for the A’s?

#5 Anaheim Angels star Mike Trout had been struggling before the pandemic and battled injuries since 2019. Seven years later Trout had a big break out game hitting two home runs his 407th and 408th of his career that helped tie up the game 7-7 and later a home that got the Angels the lead. The New York Yankees however got a walk off wild pitch that allowed the Yankees Jose Caballero to score the game winning run. Despite the loss Trout is showing flashes of his old talent once again.

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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MLB The Show podcast Charlie O: Dodgers and Muncy on a run; Pitching injuries strike Astros, Braves, and Jays; plus more news

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Los Angeles Dodgers Max Muncy hits a walk off home run in the bottom of the ninth inning against the Texas Rangers at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Fri Apr 10, 2026 (AP News photo)

MLB The Show podcast Charlie O:

#1 How did Max Muncy’s three-home-run Friday night power the Los Angeles Dodgers to a dramatic walk-off win?

#2 Are early-season pitching injuries putting contenders like the Houston Astros, Atlanta Braves, and Toronto Blue Jays in danger?

#3 The Sacramento A’s starter Jeffery Springs took a no hitter into the seventh inning on Thursday the A’s defeated the New York Yankees 1-0. The A’s turned around and won two in a row from the New York Mets and won five straight games Wednesday through Sunday and moved into a first place tie with the Texas Rangers.

#4 What impact will Craig Kimbrel’s call-up have on the Mets’ bullpen moving forward? Kimbrel pitch an inning giving up a hit and striking out two on Saturday despite the Mets getting beat by the A’s 11-6.

#5 Did the Phillies’ back-to-back homers from Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper signal a turnaround defeating the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-3. The Phils had lost two out of three in San Francisco before returning to Citizens Bank Friday.

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