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Giants Relief Pitching Fails to Hold Lead Dropping to the Marlins 4-3

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Miami Marlins Owen Cassie runs the bases after hitting a solo home run in the bottom of the first inning against the San Francisco Giants at LoanDepot in Miami on Fri Jun 19, 2026 (AP News photo)

By Barbara Mason

The San Francisco Giants (31-44) briefly held the lead but unfortunately the relief pitching could not hold that lead falling to the Miami Marlins (38-38) 4-3 in game one of their series. Miami went through eight pitchers pulling off the win.

Game recap: Marlins pitcher Lake Bachar walked two runners in the top of the first inning but San Francisco left them stranded. It was a decent start for Bachar as the game went into the bottom of the inning. It was, however, a rough start for Landen Roupp giving up an Owen Caissie solo home run for an early Miami 1-0 lead.

Willy Adames got the first hit of the game for the Giants in the top of the second inning. It was quite a milestone, his 1000th career hit. Casey Schmitt followed Adames hitting a single and San Francisco had two runners on base with no outs.

Drew Gilbert bunted and with no outs the Giants had the bases loaded. Daniel Susac very nearly had himself a grand slam but it was snatched out of the air by the defense. He missed the long ball but Adames scored on the hit to tie up this game 1-1.

That near miss was enough for the Marlins to make a pitching change. Leftie John King relieved Bachar who had allowed three hits, one earned run and two walks. He had one strikeout. King got the Marlins out of the inning.

Jakob Marsee singled in the bottom of the second inning and the Giants would have to keep a close eye on this guy. Marsee has stolen 17 bases this season. He lived up to his reputation stealing his 18th base moving to second. Roupp gave up a hit and a steal with two strikeouts in the inning but allowed no runs.

With two outs San Francisco had runners at the corners in the top of the third inning. Again Miami had a pitching change, Anthony Bender relieving King. Rafael Devers and Jung Hoo Lee both singled in the inning but were left stranded.

The game would go into the bottom of the fifth inning still tied at one apiece. The Marlins would break the tie taking a 2-1 lead when Caissie doubled Sanoja home for a brief 2-1 lead. The San Francisco offense had a lucrative sixth inning that started off with a Devers solo home run tying up this game once again 2-2.

Lee followed that home run up with a double. Schmitt singled Lee home and the Giants had taken their first lead of the game 3-2. Roupp had a solid bottom of the sixth and it was on to the seventh inning.

The Marlins went three and out in the top of the seventh inning. Hentges relieved Roupp in the bottom of the seventh. Roupp finished six innings allowing seven hits, two runs, one walk and seven strikeouts. A great outing for Roupp.

The Marlins rallied in the bottom of the seventh inning putting two runners on base with no outs. Miami tied up the game 3-3 when Liam Hicks singled Esteury Ruiz home and with one out the Marlins were threatening to take the lead.

Owen Caissie had really made a difference in this game and the go-ahead run scored when he sacrificed and Javier Sanoja scored. The Giants intentionally walked Kyle Stowers and with two outs San Francisco wanted out of the inning without further damage. Walker relieved Hentges to close out the inning.

The game went into the top of the eighth, the Giants looking for some base traffic but went three and out with Lee and Adames grounding out and Schmitt lining out. San Francisco was three outs away from losing the first game of the series.

The Marlins threatened in the bottom of the eighth putting two runners on base with two outs. Erik Miller took the mound in the inning with 2 on and 2 out and closed out the inning.

Pete Fairbanks would take the mound for Miami looking to close out this game. He held off the Giants winning 4-3. The relief pitching for the Giants just could not hold the lead.

Game notes: After a fractured series earlier this week the Giants traveled to Miami for a three-game series with the Marlins. Tuesday the match-up between the Giants and the Braves was suspended due to inclement weather and a double-header was scheduled for Wednesday morning.

San Francisco swept the doubleheader taking a 2-0 series lead. They were denied the opportunity to play game three of the series on Thursday looking for a three game sweep, again due to a tropical storm. That game was re-scheduled for August 31st.

Friday’s weather cooperated although there was a heat advisory with temperatures in the low 90’s. The forecasted rain today had moved out but there is threat of lightning and thunder for Saturday and Sunday games which are expected to go off without a hitch.

San Francisco came into the game rested after having Thursday off but lost in a close one run game to the Marlins. The Giants have been exceptional at the plate recently.

Saturday the two teams will meet in game two of this series. The Giants will looking to tie up the series. Trevor McDonals will take the mound for San Francisco with a 2-4 win/loss record and a 4.64 ERA. The Marlins will start Max Meyer who is having a great season. He has a 7-0 win/loss record and a 2.75 ERA. First pitch for the game is scheduled for 1:10 PM PDT.

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That’s Amaury News and Commentary: Giants Pride Cap Controversy goes Coast to Coast

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San Francisco Giants reliever JT Brubaker pitches to the Chicago Cubs line up on Pride Night at Oracle Park. San Francisco on Fri Jun 12, 2026. Brubaker wrote the bible verse Gen 9:12-16 on his Pride cap. (AP News photo)

Giants Pride Cap Controversy goes Coast to Coast

That’s Amaury News and Commentary

By Amaury Pi-González

In the world of Social Media and Artificial Intelligence, everything, both inside and outside of sports, sometimes becomes a source of controversy, even when it has nothing to do with sports. San Francisco Giants pitcher Sam Hentges refused to wear the Giants rainbow Pride Night cap during the team’s Pride event. Three other pitchers,Landed Roupp, JT Brubaker, and Ryan Walker altered their specialty rainbow Pride hats by writing Bible verses (Genesis 9:12-16) on them.

All the Giants needed after having a terrible season on the field, looking like the mediocre 81 wins they had last season, might be unattainable this 2026 season. The team is lining up player sales, some with big, lucrative contracts, and deals with other teams that still have hope of postseason play. So, all of a sudden, this Pride Cap controversy is not an ESPN story; the rest of the non-sports media are joining in with all kinds of editorials on both sides of the issue, from the NY Times, to The Wall Street Journal, to USA Today, to La Opinión, and more.

The US Department of Justice is opening an investigation into Major League Baseball regarding the San Francisco Giants Pride Caps controversy. MLB Commissioner and the league state that warnings issued to three SF Giants pitchers were routine uniform violations. And clarifying the warning: had absolutely nothing to do with the content of the message,” and that identical wording is given for family tributes.

This ordeal reverberated across the country, with the Texas Rangers replacing their Pride Night for Faith and Family Day. Oak Revolution, a minor league baseball team in Pennsylvania, forfeited a game scheduled for its annual Pride Night on Thursday because players did not want to be associated with the “promotion”. And so it goes. Virtue signaling is popular in the US these days on all topics, political, non-political, sports, and in the category of “you name it”

Such is the world we live in today, where a baseball cap goes viral and nationwide. To me, it actually makes me sick that we are even talking about this. Baseball is a beautiful game, in my opinion, the greatest. Why do we have to make everything a conflict in this country today? Why? We are all entitled to our own opinions. I respect your opinion and hope you respect mine as well: this story has no place in baseball. But these are the promotions in baseball at this time in our history. I am old-fashioned; I like Bat Day, Little League Day, fireworks, and the other boring-but-fun stuff that UNITES everybody. Can we do more of that?

Baseball Promotions 1979: The Chicago White Sox hosted “Disco Demolition Night,” during which fans brought records to be blown up on the field, resulting in another game forfeiture.

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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Guests are welcomed into spacious, contemporary rooms that blend clean design with subtle Japanese influences and intuitive, tech-enabled amenities. Throughout the hotel, a sense of tranquility is balanced with engaging, on-site experiences that elevate every stay.

At the top of the hotel, a glass-enclosed indoor pool offers a peaceful escape above the city an inviting space to unwind or, during the summer months, transform into a lively “dive-in” movie experience. Every Friday and Saturday night, families can enjoy classic kids’ films poolside, creating memorable moments in a truly unique setting.

Dining at Hotel Nikko is equally distinctive. ANZU Restaurant is home to San Francisco’s only Japanese breakfast buffet, offering an authentic and refined start to the day. In the evening,

Kanpai Sushi Lounge delivers an experiential dining atmosphere where craftsmanship and flavor meet in a sophisticated setting.

For entertainment, Feinstein’s at the Nikko brings world-class live music and cabaret performances directly to the hotel, offering an intimate and vibrant nightlife experience without ever leaving the property.

Located at 222 Mason Street near Union Square, Hotel Nikko places guests steps away from the city’s premier shopping, dining, and cultural attractions while offering a peaceful sanctuary to return to.

San Francisco Giants podcast Bruce Macgowan: Pride Night has become a national story; Will the Pride/Gen 9:12 caps be a clubhouse distraction/ DOJ starting investigation

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San Francisco Giants pitcher Landen Roupp wears the Gen 9:12 /Pride Night cap while pitching against the Chicago Cubs on Fri Jun 12, 2026 (AP News photo)

San Francisco Giants podcast with Bruce Macgowan:

#1 Last Friday when San Francisco Giants pitcher Landen Roupp, Ryan Walker, and JT Brubaker wrote Genesis 9:12 on their Pride Night caps and it became a controversy for Pride night it’s been the lead story since then and has had reporters asking the Giants players about it. Will this become a distraction in the clubhouse?

#2 Roupp said that there is no hate at all regarding and he said the verse was geared towards God’s covenants and he wanted to express his position on Pride Night.

#3 The Genesis verse was a promise from God to Noah that it wouldn’t rain again and that’s the purpose of the rainbow and Roupp didn’t come out and say it didn’t belong to the LGBTQ community. How did the fans at large read into it?

#4 The Republican party are supportive of Roupp, Walker, and Brubaker’s stand but the LGBTQ community says that this is hate against the Community and the controversy has taken a life of it’s own. With baseball stepping in ordering the players not write on their caps and wear the pride caps as this is part of their job.

#5 How much do you see this being a PR disaster for the Giants and from the sound of it the players might continue to protest future Pride Nights?

Bruce Macgowan is a San Francisco Giants podcast contributor at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

In the vibrant center of downtown San Francisco, Hotel Nikko offers a serene retreat defined by calm, understated luxury and the thoughtful precision of Japanese-inspired service. Each detail is designed to create a restorative experience where modern comfort and wellness come together effortlessly.

Guests are welcomed into spacious, contemporary rooms that blend clean design with subtle Japanese influences and intuitive, tech-enabled amenities. Throughout the hotel, a sense of tranquility is balanced with engaging, on-site experiences that elevate every stay.

At the top of the hotel, a glass-enclosed indoor pool offers a peaceful escape above the city an inviting space to unwind or, during the summer months, transform into a lively “dive-in” movie experience. Every Friday and Saturday night, families can enjoy classic kids’ films poolside, creating memorable moments in a truly unique setting.

Dining at Hotel Nikko is equally distinctive. ANZU Restaurant is home to San Francisco’s only Japanese breakfast buffet, offering an authentic and refined start to the day. In the evening,

Kanpai Sushi Lounge delivers an experiential dining atmosphere where craftsmanship and flavor meet in a sophisticated setting.

For entertainment, Feinstein’s at the Nikko brings world-class live music and cabaret performances directly to the hotel, offering an intimate and vibrant nightlife experience without ever leaving the property.

Located at 222 Mason Street near Union Square, Hotel Nikko places guests steps away from the city’s premier shopping, dining, and cultural attractions while offering a peaceful sanctuary to return to.

That’s Amaury News and Commentary: OK Giants fans, you do the Math

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San Francisco Rafael Devers shows how big an RBI double meant to him in the top of the first inning against the Atlanta Braves during their doubleheader at Truist Field in Cumberland GA on Wed Jun 17, 2026 (AP News photo)

That’s Amaury News and Commentary

OK Giants fans, you do the Math

By Amaury Pi Gonzalez

Amaury Pi-González

The game Thursday night (June 18) at Atlanta was rained out and will be played on August 31.

So far this season, the San Francisco Giants have played 74 games, won 31, and have 88 games left to complete the 162-game regular season.

For the postseason, you need an average between 84 and 90 wins. Do the math, but it looks like an impossibility, better yet, a miracle. Can it be done? Sure, but the odds are between 2 to 3%

Here is the biggest exception: 1914 Boston Braves: On July 4, they sat in last place with a 26-40 record, but finished the season on an incredible 68-19 run to capture the pennant and sweep the World Series. Braves also had two 26 game winners that contributed to their comeback cause Bill James (26-7) and Dick Rudolph (26-10)

Have fun!

Note: Giants are sellers. The challenge for this team is that some of their players, like Willy Adames, Luis Arraez, and Rafael Devers, and others,  have big contracts and are not easy to trade, which makes it much more difficult.

Quote:

“Being traded is like celebrating your 100th birthday. It might not be the happiest occasion in the world, but consider the alternative?”

— Joe Garagiola

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.

In the vibrant center of downtown San Francisco, Hotel Nikko offers a serene retreat defined by calm, understated luxury and the thoughtful precision of Japanese-inspired service. Each detail is designed to create a restorative experience where modern comfort and wellness come together effortlessly.

Guests are welcomed into spacious, contemporary rooms that blend clean design with subtle Japanese influences and intuitive, tech-enabled amenities. Throughout the hotel, a sense of tranquility is balanced with engaging, on-site experiences that elevate every stay.

At the top of the hotel, a glass-enclosed indoor pool offers a peaceful escape above the city an inviting space to unwind or, during the summer months, transform into a lively “dive-in” movie experience. Every Friday and Saturday night, families can enjoy classic kids’ films poolside, creating memorable moments in a truly unique setting.

Dining at Hotel Nikko is equally distinctive. ANZU Restaurant is home to San Francisco’s only Japanese breakfast buffet, offering an authentic and refined start to the day. In the evening,

Kanpai Sushi Lounge delivers an experiential dining atmosphere where craftsmanship and flavor meet in a sophisticated setting.

For entertainment, Feinstein’s at the Nikko brings world-class live music and cabaret performances directly to the hotel, offering an intimate and vibrant nightlife experience without ever leaving the property.

Located at 222 Mason Street near Union Square, Hotel Nikko places guests steps away from the city’s premier shopping, dining, and cultural attractions while offering a peaceful sanctuary to return to.

San Francisco Giants report: Giants-Braves game postponed Thursday rescheduled for Aug 31st in Atlanta

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Atlanta Braves grounds crew put the tarp on Truist Field in Cumberland GA as the game between the San Francisco Giants and Atlanta Braves was postponed and rescheduled for Mon Aug 31st at Truist Field. (AP News photo)

By Barbara Mason

The San Francisco Giants game which was scheduled at Truist Field in Cumberland GA against the Atlanta Braves has been postponed Thursday and rescheduled for Mon Aug 31st for a one game series in Atlanta.

Nasty weather in Atlanta has not dampened the Giants will to win. After the first game of the series was suspended on Tuesday the Giants played a double-header against the Braves winning both ends of the doubleheader on Wednesday in Atlanta.

The first game winning by the score of 7-2 and the second game in a closer contest with San Francisco coming out on top 7-5. The Giants were going for the sweep of the three game set Thursday but mother nature had other plans. A tropical storm had been forecast this week and it came to fruition Thursday afternoon.

The Giants had to have been really upset after playing so well in the first two games. A sweep was for sure on their radar going into game three Thursday. They were certainly on a roll at the plate hitting three home runs in the fifth inning of game one.

Those long balls came off the bat of Willy Adames, Jung Hoo Lee, and Rafael Devers and it did not stop there, Bryce Eldridge, Luis Arraez, Matt Chapman pretty much the entire team has been contributing.

In game two, three home runs in the second inning and so this team has been really hot. They probably would have had a great shot at a sweep Thursday if game three had not been cancelled.

The team will now travel to Miami for a three game series with the Marlins over the weekend. Rain is expected with some lightning and thunder in the mix and temperatures in the low 90’s.

Again we will have to wait and see what it looks like at first pitch Friday night. Right now starting pitcher for the Giants will be Landen Roupp with a 5-7 win/loss record and a 4.24 ERA. The Marlins have yet to decide who will take the mound Friday.

Miami has some solid hitters in Kyle Stowers, Esteury Ruiz, as well as Otto Lopez with a .225 batting average and Liam Hicks a .280 batting average. They do come into Friday’s game after losing a series to the Phillies.

San Francisco of course has a lengthy list of great hitters, Luis Arraez .324, Bryce Eldridge .324, Jung Hoo Lee .331, Casey Schmitt .280, and Daniel Susac .286. Some solid bats on the team and they were very tough defensively in their last two games.

You throw in Matt Chapman, Willy Adames, Casey Schmitt and Drew GIlbert and these guys have all figured in their recent success.

It’s off to Miami and LoanDepot Park for Friday night with starting pitchers for San Francisco RHP Landen Roupp (5-7 ERA 4.24) Miami has not announced a starter as of yet. First pitch for game one of the series is scheduled for 4:10 PM.PDT.

In the vibrant center of downtown San Francisco, Hotel Nikko offers a serene retreat defined by calm, understated luxury and the thoughtful precision of Japanese-inspired service. Each detail is designed to create a restorative experience where modern comfort and wellness come together effortlessly.

Guests are welcomed into spacious, contemporary rooms that blend clean design with subtle Japanese influences and intuitive, tech-enabled amenities. Throughout the hotel, a sense of tranquility is balanced with engaging, on-site experiences that elevate every stay.

At the top of the hotel, a glass-enclosed indoor pool offers a peaceful escape above the city an inviting space to unwind or, during the summer months, transform into a lively “dive-in” movie experience. Every Friday and Saturday night, families can enjoy classic kids’ films poolside, creating memorable moments in a truly unique setting.

Dining at Hotel Nikko is equally distinctive. ANZU Restaurant is home to San Francisco’s only Japanese breakfast buffet, offering an authentic and refined start to the day. In the evening,

Kanpai Sushi Lounge delivers an experiential dining atmosphere where craftsmanship and flavor meet in a sophisticated setting.

For entertainment, Feinstein’s at the Nikko brings world-class live music and cabaret performances directly to the hotel, offering an intimate and vibrant nightlife experience without ever leaving the property.

Located at 222 Mason Street near Union Square, Hotel Nikko places guests steps away from the city’s premier shopping, dining, and cultural attractions while offering a peaceful sanctuary to return to.

Giants Sweep Double-Header Win Night Cap Against Braves 7-5

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By Barbara Mason

The San Francisco Giants won the second game of a double-header with the Atlanta Braves 7-5. The Giants took an early lead hitting three home runs in the second inning and would not score again until the ninth inning scoring two more runs. Those two late runs made all the difference in the game. They are now 2-0 in the series.

Game recap: The Giants picked up exactly where they left off in game one scoring the first run of the game taking a 1-0 lead. Luis Arraez walked and Rafael Devers came to the plate and hit a double driving Arraez home for the game opening run. Giants starting pitcher Carson Whisenhunt gave up a walk and a single in the bottom of the first but got out of the inning.

San Francisco had a four run top of the second. Adames hit a solo home run, his second of the series. Arraez hit their second home run of the game with Eric Haase on base to extend the Giants lead to 4-0.

With two outs, San Francisco hit their third home run of the inning a Bryce Eldridge solo shot for a 5-0 lead going into the third inning. The Giants had really come out with a lot of offensive energy taking control of the game early. In the bottom of the second, the Braves left two runners stranded coming away empty.

JR Ritchie gave up a walk in the top of the third but not much else. The Braves would be looking for some production at the plate in the bottom of the third but Whisenhunt went three and out in the inning.

San Francisco had their first three and out in the top of the fourth inning. The Braves managed an Austin Riley single but not much else as the game went into the fifth inning. Through four innings, Whisenhunt was terrific giving up only three hits, and no runs.

JR Ritchie remained in the game despite giving up the five runs but did go three and out in the top of the fifth inning. Whisenhunt continued humming on a roll as he also went three and out in the inning.

So far the Giants three home runs had been the highlight of this game through five innings. There had not been a whole for Braves fans to cheer about going into the sixth inning. There had not been much offensive action for either team since the second inning.

The Braves got something going in the bottom of the sixth inning. Matt Olson started the rally with a single followed by an Ozzie Albies single. Austin Riley singled to load the bases and Atlanta had three hits in a row.

The San Francisco bullpen got really busy after the three hits. The Riley single drove Olson home and the Braves were finally up on the scoreboard. JT Brubaker would come into the game and relieve Whisenhunt who went five innings allowing six hits, one earned run with two strikeouts. Dominic Smith hit a sacrifice fly for the second out, Albies scored and we hat a 5-2 game. Brubaker was able to get out of the inning.

The Braves had gotten something going in the game and San Francisco would be looking to get a little traffic on base in the top of the seventh. While the Giants did not get that insurance run they did go three and out. Sam Hentges had relieved Brubaker in the inning.

In the bottom of the eighth inning the GIants were six outs away from the win but they were also facing the heart of the Atlanta order. With Olsen on base with no outs there was another pitching change for the Giants. Ryan Walker relieved Sam Hentges who had pitched the seventh inning giving up only the one hit. Austin Riley singled and Atlanta had two runners on base with two outs. The Braves left the two runners stranded when Rowdy Tellez struck out.

San Francisco was now three outs away from winning game two against one of the best teams in MLB. The Giants started the ninth inning with a Casey Schmitt single. Jonah Cox would run for Schmitt and would go on to steal second base.

Drew Gilbert was hit by a pitch and San Francisco had two runners on base. Eric Hasse sacrificed and the two runners advance to second and third. Arraez hit a single that drove in Cox and Gilbert giving the Giants a couple of insurance runs and a 7-2 lead.

The Braves started another rally in the bottom of the ninth putting this game in jeopardy for the Giants. Matt Gage took the mound for the ninth inning. Jair Carmago got on base followed by a Mauricio Dubon home run and the Braves were trailing 7-4.

Drake Baldwin and Olson both singled and Atlanta had runners at the corners. Another pitching change for the Giants as Tristan Beck came in to try and close out this game. Baldwin scored on a wild Beck pitch making it a 7-5 San Francisco lead with Olson on second and only one out.

Albies grounded out and Beck struck Riley out and that was the ball game.This game had gotten a little too close for comfort. San Francisco had hung on and the Giants had won the first two games of this series

Game notes: After a great start on this current road trip, the Giants took on the Braves in the night cap of this double-header Wednesday. Tueday’s game one had been suspended due to inclement weather and was finished earlier Wednesday afternoon with the Giants taking game one of the series 7-2.

This evening lefty Carson Whisenhunt took to the mound for the Giants after being elevated to the roster.Wisenhunt in the night cap pitched five ininngs allowing six hits and two earned runs.Wisenhunt was 3.65 ERA in 69 innings with 77 strikeouts and 30 walks in Triple-A Sacramento.

The Giants did get a chance to see him last season in five starts where he did struggle. This season he has looking improved and has been trying to get his changeup working for him. The Giants certainly need a more dependable starting rotation right now the sweep might influence some decisions in their search for a rotation.

The Braves who boast some of the best pitchers in the league saw starter JR Ritchie struggle pitching five innings allowed five hits and five earned runs. After first game played under sunny skies, the second game forecast was flawless weather-wise.

It was an exciting second inning for San Francisco with Adames, Arraez and Bryce Eldridge hitting home runs. They would not score again in the game until the ninth inning. The two runs they scored were the difference in the win.

The Giants got a sweep of the double-header winning both ends 7-2 in the front game and 7-5 in the night cap Wednesday night for the sweep. It is a wait and see for Thursday’s game with a tropical storm headed in around 2:00 PM Atlanta time. Landon Roupp will take the mound for San Francisco with a 5-7 win/loss record and a 4.24 ERA. The Braves will start Martin Perez. He comes into this game with a 5-3 win/loss record and a 2.90 ERA.

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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