Tough Loss Despite Late Effort Against Reds
Last night's game against the Reds was a tough one for our beloved Giants. The final score was 6-4, with the Reds managing to secure the win, but not without us making a solid late-game effort.
Here's a recap of the game from a Giants fan's perspective:Slow Start for the Giants
We struggled out of the gate with a rough start at bat. In the top of the 1st inning, LaMonte Wade Jr., Heliot Ramos, and Patrick Bailey all went down on strikes. Despite the slow start on offense, our defense kept it tight heading into the bottom of the 1st, where Reds' Jonathan India was walked but subsequently caught stealing. We ended the inning at 0-0.
Reds Take the Lead
The Reds found their groove in the bottom of the 2nd inning when Tyler Stephenson hit a 387-foot homer, giving the Reds a 1-0 lead. We tried to respond but struggled to gain momentum, with Matt Chapman striking out looking, and Michael Conforto getting hit by a pitch but unable to convert.
The Reds' bats stayed hot in the 3rd inning, secured by another solo homer from Jonathan India. By the end of the 3rd inning, it was 2-0 in favor of the Reds.
Reds Extend the Lead with a Big 4th Inning
The bottom of the 4th inning was a tough one to watch. The Reds racked up four more runs, including a three-run homer by Tyler Stephenson and a solo shot from Stuart Fairchild. This extended the Reds' lead to 6-0, making it look like an uphill battle for us. Our pitcher Sean Hjelle relieved Kyle Harrison, putting an end to the rough inning.
Giants Start to Rally
Top of the 7th inning, we finally got on the board. Matt Chapman doubled to center, reaching third on an error, and eventually scored on another error by the Reds. Michael Conforto hit a solo homer, cutting the Reds' lead to 6-2. Although Tyler Fitzgerald and Marco Luciano struck out, you could feel the momentum shift.
Another moment of hope came in the top of the 8th when Jerar Encarnacion hit a 380-foot homer to make it 6-3. Despite this, we couldn't cut further into the Reds' lead in the 8th inning.
Final Push Comes Up Short
In the top of the 9th inning, we saw a spark when Matt Chapman crushed a 423-foot homer, bringing us within two runs at 6-4. However, Michael Conforto, Tyler Fitzgerald, and Mike Yastrzemski couldn't keep the rally going, grounding and popping out to end the game.
Despite the loss, let's keep our heads up, Giants fans. We showed some fighting spirit late in the game, and there's always another chance to come back stronger.
Go Giants!
Scoreboard for Giants @ Reds (August 3rd, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 2 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 1 |