A Solid Start for the Giants
The San Francisco Giants kicked off the game with a flypast start led by Mike Yastrzemski, who walked to get things rolling in the top of the 1st inning. Following that, Willy Adames reached on an infield single. Although Jung Hoo Lee fouled out and Matt Chapman struck out, our designated hitter, Wilmer Flores, didn't waste the opportunity. He smashed a single to right field, bringing Yastrzemski home for the first run.
From this moment, the Giants had a promising edge, ending the inning with a 1-0 lead.Building Momentum in the 4th
Both offenses struggled during the 2nd and 3rd innings, but the Giants' bats came back to life in the 4th. Matt Chapman drew a walk, while Flores followed with another single. LaMonte Wade Jr. came up clutch, doubling to right and allowing Chapman to cross the plate. Then Christian Koss hit a crucial single that sent Flores home, extending our lead 3-0. Even though Wade Jr. was tagged out at home, the inning clearly belonged to the Giants.
Holding the Line and Sealing Victory
In the bottom of the 4th, the Cubs managed to score on a double by Pete Crow-Armstrong, bringing Nico Hoerner home. However, our pitching and defense held the line from there. Solid relief work from Camilo Doval, Taylor Rogers, and Walker ensured that the Cubs wouldn't close the gap further. Shout-out to the bullpen for slamming the door shut and maintaining our 3-1 lead through to the end. Closing it out was crucial, and Walker's double play in the 9th ensured no late surprises. Today's win shows our grit, determination, and bright spark from players like Flores and Adames. Let's keep this momentum rolling, Giants fans!
️Scoreboard for Giants @ Cubs (May 7th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 0 |