Giants Beat Athletics, Snap Losing Streak
The San Francisco Giants defeated the Athletics 6-4, snapping a three-game losing streak. Casey Schmitt hit two home runs, including a two-run shot, while Trevor McDonald pitched 6 2/3 strong innings for the win. Despite a late rally by the Athletics, including a three-run homer by Brent Rooker, the Giants held on for the victory.
- ▪Casey Schmitt hit a solo home run in the first inning and a two-run homer in the fifth inning.
- ▪Trevor McDonald improved to 2-0 on the season with 6 2/3 innings pitched, allowing one earned run and striking out five.
- ▪Luis Severino took the loss for the Athletics, giving up five earned runs on 10 hits over six innings.
- ▪The Giants extended their lead to 6-1 before the Athletics closed the gap to 6-4 in the eighth inning on a three-run homer by Brent Rooker.
- ▪San Francisco improved to 19-27 on the season, while the Athletics fell to 23-22 despite holding first place in the American League West.
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