Vosler’s three-run blast lifts Reds past Cubs 7-6
April 4, 2023 GMTCINCINNATI (AP) — Jason Vosler, a non-roster invitee to spring training, hit a go-ahead three-run home run, his second of the season, as the Cincinnati Reds held off the Chicago Cubs 7-6 on Monday. Cody Bellinger collected his first hit as a Cub: a three-run home run in the first.
Longoria’s pinch-single sends Giants over Diamondbacks 3-2
September 26, 2022 GMTPHOENIX (AP) — Pinch-hitter Evan Longoria had a go-ahead, two-run single in the eighth inning and the San Francisco Giants beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-2 on Sunday.
Brandon Crawford led off the Giants eighth with a single against Luis Frias (1-1) and advanced to second on Cooper Hummel’s passed ball.
Estrada leaves Giants’ game with Cubs after hit by pitch
July 31, 2022 GMTSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — San Francisco Giants shortstop Thairo Estrada left Saturday night's game against the Chicago Cubs after being hit by a pitch in the helmet in the fifth inning.
Cubs reliever Mark Leiter Jr., recalled earlier Saturday from Triple-A Iowa, hit Estrada with an 84 mph changeup, sending him to the ground immediately.
Crawford slam among 5 Giants homers in 15-6 win over Marlins
June 4, 2022 GMTMIAMI (AP) — Brandon Crawford hit his fifth career grand slam, Mike Yastrzemski homered and doubled, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Miami Marlins 15-6 on Friday night.
Yastrzemski, Joc Pederson, Thairo Estrada and Jason Vosler homered off Miami reliever Elieser Hernández, who was originally scheduled to start but allowed eight runs in a long relief role.
Marlins’ Alcantara dominant again, shuts down Giants
June 3, 2022 GMTMIAMI (AP) — Sandy Alcantara allowed three hits in seven innings and the Miami Marlins beat the San Francisco Giants 3-0 on Thursday night.
The 26-year-old right-hander from the Dominican Republic walked two and struck out eight, extending his string of recent dominant outings.
Giants come into matchup with the Cardinals on losing streak
May 5, 2022 GMTSt. Louis Cardinals (13-10, second in the NL Central) vs. San Francisco Giants (14-10, fourth in the NL West)
San Francisco; Thursday, 9:45 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Cardinals: Miles Mikolas (1-1, 1.52 ERA, .84 WHIP, 25 strikeouts); Giants: Logan Webb (3-1, 3.26 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, 20 strikeouts)
Vosler, Ruf spark Giants’ offense in 9-3 win over Nationals
May 1, 2022 GMTSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Jason Vosler homered and Darin Ruf had three hits for the San Francisco Giants, who were missing several players with COVID-19 but still beat the Washington Nationals 9-3 on Saturday.
Soto, Nats end 8-game skid, rout virus-ravaged Giants 14-4
April 30, 2022 GMTSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Juan Soto homered and the Washington Nationals pounded out a season-high 22 hits, ending an eight-game losing streak by beating the virus-ravaged San Francisco Giants 14-4 Friday night.
Giants rally in 9th for 2nd straight night to beat Dodgers
July 23, 2021 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — The San Francisco Giants have built the best record in the majors with a sound defense and one of the top bullpens in the National League.
On this night, though, it was smart baserunning and a couple of calls that allowed them to extend their lead over the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NL West.
Wainwright wins fourth straight decision, Cards beat Giants
July 7, 2021 GMTSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The St. Louis Cardinals arrived in San Francisco having just dropped three of four to the Rockies at Coors Field in frustrating fashion.
Holding off the Giants in two close games now has the Cardinals believing they're right back on track as the All-Star break nears.
Holt walk-off hit for Rangers in 4-3 win over Giants in 11
June 9, 2021 GMTARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Brock Holt and the Texas Rangers needed just such a send-off before going back on the road, where things have really been difficult for them.
Holt hit a game-ending single with two outs in the 11th inning and the Rangers beat the NL-best San Francisco Giants 4-3 on Wednesday for only their second win in 14 games, ending a five-game homestand in a span that started with an 0-9 mark on their longest winless trip in team history.
Giants hit 4 home runs, thump Arrieta, Cubs 8-5
June 5, 2021 GMTSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Steven Duggar and Alex Dickerson homered off Jake Arrieta as part of a six-run second inning, and the San Francisco Giants thumped the Chicago Cubs 8-5 on Friday night.
Vosler’s 1st homer sends Giants over skidding D’backs 5-4
May 27, 2021 GMTPHOENIX (AP) — Jason Vosler had the best view of Austin Slater's tying pinch-hit homer, watching in awe from the on-deck circle as the ball sailed some 460 feet before bouncing around the seats in the second deck at Chase Field.