Victory for the Giants! 
What a game, Giants fans! Our San Francisco Giants came out on top against the Oakland Athletics with a thrilling 3-2 victory. Let's dive into the action of this nail-biter. 
Early Lead Thanks to Heliot Ramos 
Right off the bat in the first inning, Heliot Ramos made a statement with a booming home run to center field, covering a massive 408 feet! That solo shot set the tone for our Giants, putting us ahead 1-0. A quiet stretch ensued, with both teams battling it out defensively until the Athletics managed to snatch a 2-1 lead in the 4th inning with a single from Butler, scoring two runs. But, did that deter our team? Absolutely not! 
Nail-biting Finish 
It was the bottom of the 8th inning where things really heated up. LaMonte Wade Jr. came in clutch with a beautiful triple to right field, setting the stage for Patrick Bailey's crucial single that tied the game 2-2. Then, the one and only Heliot Ramos delivered again by singling to left, allowing Bailey to score and giving us the lead! Despite being thrown out stretching at second, Ramos's efforts secured what would be the game-winning run. Talk about determination! 
Sealing the Deal in the 9th 
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As we entered the top of the 9th, the pressure was on, and once again, our pitching staff delivered. Walker came in to close out the game. He showed nerves of steel by striking out JJ Bleday to ensure no late-game heroics from the Athletics. A huge shoutout to our defense for keeping them in check and ensuring the win. 
Overall, a fantastic display of resilience and teamwork from our Giants! Can't wait to see how we build on this victory in the coming games. Let's keep this momentum going. Go Giants!
️Scoreboard for Athletics @ Giants (May 18th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 |