Despite early lead, Giants fall 16-2 to Brewers in embarrassing fashion
The San Francisco Giants suffered a heavy defeat against the Milwaukee Brewers, losing 16-2 despite an early lead. Landen Roupp struggled on the mound, giving up eight runs in just four innings. The loss highlighted the Giants' ongoing challenges, as they have frequently relinquished leads this season.
- ▪The Giants took an early 2-0 lead with a two-run homer from Matt Chapman.
- ▪Landen Roupp allowed seven runs in the second inning, contributing to the team's loss.
- ▪The Giants have held a lead in only 48 of their 60 games this season.
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MLB Despite early lead, Giants fall 16-2 to Brewers in embarrassing fashion By Evan Webeck Published June 1, 2026, 10:51 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google MILWAUKEE — With their most effective starter on the mound and the wind at their sails from a 19-run, 25-hit outburst at Coors Field, the Giants jumped out to an early lead. And, poof, like most of San Francisco’s hopes this season, it was gone. About as soon as Matt Chapman’s two-run homer cleared the wall and the outstretched glove of Jackson Chourio in the top of the second, Landen Roupp began to give the lead right back.
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