At Oracle Park, the San Francisco Giants saw their winning streak come crashing to an abrupt halt as they endured an 11-1 defeat at the hands of Baltimore Orioles. After having their bats come alive throughout the day, however, their supporters were left devastated when their beloved Giants could no longer maintain momentum and maintain any sense of progress.
Match Recap
This loss for the Giants brought their six-game win streak to an end and brought their win rate below even. A crowd of 37,711 witnessed as visiting team quickly took control.
Highlights of the Game
Willy Adames was a solitary bright spot for the Giants, hitting his 25th home run of the season in the opening inning. This home run kept alive the team’s run of games with at least one homer to 12 straight, standing out as the sole highlight on a challenging day.
Challenges on the Mound
In his major league debut, Giants pitcher Carson Seymour found the going tough, only managing three innings on the mound while giving up four runs. The Orioles capitalized on his early errors, frequently positioning runners to score.
Christian Koss, typically an infielder, was called on to pitch the final inning, managing to retire the Orioles in order.
Struggles at Bat
Giants players were unable to continue their offensive momentum, with only three reaching first base throughout the match. Orioles pitcher Trevor Rogers excelled, giving up only one run and five hits over seven innings while setting an Oriole record with 10 consecutive starts of six or more innings while yielding two or fewer runs allowed.
What’s Next
Adames is on track to set himself an impressive personal milestone: become the first Giants player since Barry Bonds to hit 30 homers since 2004. With 16 games left and five more home runs still needed for completion of this task, his goal could be within reach with proper execution of current performances levels.