Bob Kupbens-Imagn Images Things got a little dicey...but Willy saved the day in the end When LaMonte Wade Jr. struck out on a high cutter from Seattle’s Carlos Vargas, I dropped my head into my hands and groaned. A necessary release of stale, anxious air that had built up over the past four hours. Bottom of the 11th, down a run — and another San Francisco Giants hitter … [Read more...] about Welcome home, Willy
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4/4 Gamethread: Giants vs. Mariners
Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images Justin Verlander vs. Luis F. Castillo The San Francisco Giants return to Oracle Park today to play their home opener against the Seattle Mariners. Taking the mound for the Giants will be right-hander Justin Verlander, making his second start of the year. He finished the 2024 season with a 5.48 ERA, 4.78 FIP, with 74 strikeouts to 27 … [Read more...] about 4/4 Gamethread: Giants vs. Mariners
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Giants-Mariners Series Preview: Home Opener!
Photo by Suzanna Mitchell/San Francisco Giants/Getty Images The Giants are off to their best start since 2014. It will be a triumphant Opening Day at Oracle Park when the San Francisco Giants host the Seattle Mariners. The team is off to their best start (5-1) since 2014 thanks to new leadership by franchise legend Buster Posey. They’ve also got some new faces … [Read more...] about Giants-Mariners Series Preview: Home Opener!