Giants Secure a Comeback Victory! 
What a thrilling game for the Giants! Heading into the game against the Braves, we knew we were in for a challenge, but our boys stepped up and delivered a fantastic performance. The final score of 5-3 in favor of the Giants reflects a well-fought victory. Let's dive into the game highlights! 
️Solid Defense to Start the Game
Both teams came out with strong pitching and defense in the first inning. Jorge Soler struck out looking, LaMonte Wade Jr. walked, and both Heliot Ramos and Patrick Bailey couldn’t connect, leaving our Giants scoreless. But we quickly matched the Braves' defensive energy. Jarred Kelenic and Marcell Ozuna both struck out swinging, while Ozzie Albies flied out to left.Braves Jump Ahead Early
The 2nd inning saw the Braves gain some momentum against us. Austin Riley and Sean Murphy each hit solo homers, making it 2-0. Our response came slower than we hoped, with some strikeouts and flyouts, but the team held strong, not letting the deficit get too large.The Giants Fight Back! 
The 5th inning was when the magic began for us. Jorge Soler smacked a 394-foot homer to left. Following him, LaMonte Wade Jr. hit a massive 442-foot shot to right center, tying the game at 2-2! Our pitching clamped down afterward, keeping the Braves at bay for the rest of the inning.Taking the Lead and Holding On
In the 6th, we took the lead. Michael Conforto started off with a double and later scored due to a fielding error by Austin Riley, making it 3-2. The Braves couldn't get anything going against our pitching and defense.In the 8th, Brett Wisely doubled and scored on a sacrifice fly by Nick Ahmed, extending our lead to 4-2. The Braves managed to score one more run in the bottom of the 8th with Ozzie Albies' single, but we still held the lead at 4-3.
Sealing the Victory in the 9th! 
Heliot Ramos added an insurance run with a 365-foot homer to right in the top of the 9th, putting us at 5-3. In the bottom of the 9th, our closer Camilo Doval struck out the final two batters after Austin Riley lined out to center, sealing the win for us. What a game, Giants fans! It was a true team effort, and we showed resilience and determination throughout. Let's keep this momentum going!
Scoreboard for Giants @ Braves (July 2nd, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 1 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 0 |