SAN FRANCISCO -- — Bob Melvin allowed himself to become nostalgic ever so briefly during his first home game managing the San Francisco Giants. The Giants earned him a victory on a day it meant so much to their new manager, who appreciated being recognized but is ready for the focus to be on his team. “I think it's a special moment for him but I think that narrative is kind of getting a little old for him,” outfielder Mike Yastrzemski said. Thairo Estrada doubled home Matt Chapman for the winning run with one out in the ninth inning, and San Francisco beat Melvin's former San Diego Padres 3-2 on Friday.

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Thairo Estrada gave the San Francisco Giants a walk-off win in their home opener Friday afternoon, lacing a one-out double to left-center field to score Matt Chapman from first base for a 3-2 victory over the San Diego Padres. The win completed a happy homecoming for new Giants manager Bob Melvin, the former Padres skipper who grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area and played three of his 10 big-league seasons with the Giants. Chapman set the stage for Estrada's heroics by getting hit on the left elbow on a 1-2 pitch from Padres reliever Enyel De Los Santos (0-1).

Bob Melvin allowed himself to become nostalgic ever so briefly during his first home game managing the San Francisco Giants. The Giants earned him a victory on a day it meant so much to their new manager, who appreciated being recognized but is ready for the focus to be on his team. “I think it's a special moment for him but I think that narrative is kind of getting a little old for him,” outfielder Mike Yastrzemski said.

“There are very few days that get you kind of nervy like this,” Melvin said before the game. After back-to-back seasons of boring play and mediocre results, the Giants organization hopes to keep that buzz going for the next 80 home games. Friday's walk-off winner, with new third baseman Matt Chapman going first-to-home on a Thairo Estrada double in the bottom of the ninth to win 3-2, is an excellent home start. The Giants might have entered Friday's game coming off a sweep at the hands of baseball's superteam — the rival Dodgers — and with only two wins on the season, but this team has the makings of a club that can make noise in the National League.

“There are very few days that get you kind of nervy like this,” Melvin said before the game. After back-to-back seasons of boring play and mediocre results, the Giants organization hopes to keep that buzz going for the next 80 home games. Friday's walk-off winner, with new third baseman Matt Chapman going first-to-home on a Thairo Estrada double in the bottom of the ninth to win 3-2, is an excellent home start. The Giants might have entered Friday's game coming off a sweep at the hands of baseball's superteam — the rival Dodgers — and with only two wins on the season, but this team has the makings of a club that can make noise in the National League.

A sellout crowd roared and rose to its feet Friday afternoon as Matt Chapman rounded third and raced home, sliding headfirst to score on Thairo Estrada's walkoff double, but possibly none of the 40,645 on hand were as relieved as Michael Conforto to see the winning run cross the plate. Thrown out on the bases in the third inning, Conforto made one of a handful of mental errors from the home team that nearly soured the first game this season on the shores of McCovey Cove.

San Francisco Giants assistant coach Alyssa Nakken, left, poses for photos with her husband, Robert, and their daughter, Austyn, before a baseball game between the Giants and the San Diego Padres in San Francisco, Friday, April 5, 2024. (AP Photo/Janie McCauley)Source: post SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Alyssa Nakken stole a quick moment to make an important pregame stop ahead of San Francisco's home opener: the assistant coach ducked into the family room not far from the Giants clubhouse to check on her new baby daughter and husband. Already dressed in her cream-colored No. 92 uniform, Nakken gave her girl a tender kiss on the right cheek and carefully placed noise-canceling headphones over her tiny

Four bases dotted the Oracle Park infield and nine players lined up for the Giants and Padres. The stands teemed with excitement on a perfect San Francisco afternoon as the home fans got their first in-person regular-season look at high-profile free-agent signings. For the first time since 1999, the Renel Brooks-Moon did not announce Opening Day lineups for the San Francisco Giants. Ever since Oracle (then known as Pacific Bell) Park opened in 2000, Brooks-Moon's booming voice was a steady presence for a franchise with four World Series appearances and three championships.

Four bases dotted the Oracle Park infield and nine players lined up for the Giants and Padres. The stands teemed with excitement on a perfect San Francisco afternoon as the home fans got their first in-person regular-season look at high-profile free-agent signings. For the first time since 1999, the Renel Brooks-Moon did not announce Opening Day lineups for the San Francisco Giants. Ever since Oracle (then known as Pacific Bell) Park opened in 2000, Brooks-Moon's booming voice was a steady presence for a franchise with four World Series appearances and three championships.

Four bases dotted the Oracle Park infield and nine players lined up for the Giants and Padres. The stands teemed with excitement on a perfect San Francisco afternoon as the home fans got their first in-person regular-season look at high-profile free-agent signings. For the first time since 1999, the Renel Brooks-Moon did not announce Opening Day lineups for the San Francisco Giants. Ever since Oracle (then known as Pacific Bell) Park opened in 2000, Brooks-Moon's booming voice was a steady presence for a franchise with four World Series appearances and three championships.

Alyssa Nakken stole a quick moment to make an important pregame stop ahead of San Francisco's home opener: The assistant coach ducked into the family room not far from the Giants clubhouse to check on her baby daughter and husband. Already dressed in her cream-colored No. 92 uniform, Nakken gave her girl a tender kiss on the right cheek and carefully placed noise-canceling headphones over her tiny ears, making sure they were exactly right for 11-week-old daughter Austyn, born three weeks early on Jan. 22. Not too long after visiting her baby, there was Nakken with hands in the pockets of her black Giants jacket, standing on the top step of the dugout with a big smile.

The crack of a baseball bat echoed through San Francisco's Oracle Park for the Giants' home opener.

Giants players who spent time in Sacramento playing for the Triple-A River Cats will have a chance to relive their minor league days next season. The Oakland A's announced yesterday that the team would leave the East Bay for Sacramento after the season, where the team plans to play from 2025-27 while a stadium on the Las Vegas Strip is built. A's team president Dave Kaval said Thursday that the team will pay to upgrade the batting cages, weight rooms and field itself at the stadium, and will also add seating, premium sections and advertising at Sutter Health Park. Tyler Fitzgerald played in Sacramento a year ago and said one of the most important changes for players was installed this offseason.

Giants players who spent time in Sacramento playing for the Triple-A River Cats will have a chance to relive their minor league days next season. The Oakland A's announced yesterday that the team would leave the East Bay for Sacramento after the season, where the team plans to play from 2025-27 while a stadium on the Las Vegas Strip is built. A's team president Dave Kaval said Thursday that the team will pay to upgrade the batting cages, weight rooms and field itself at the stadium, and will also add seating, premium sections and advertising at Sutter Health Park. Tyler Fitzgerald played in Sacramento a year ago and said one of the most important changes for players was installed this offseason.

Giants players who spent time in Sacramento playing for the Triple-A River Cats will have a chance to relive their minor league days next season. The Oakland A's announced yesterday that the team would leave the East Bay for Sacramento after the season, where the team plans to play from 2025-27 while a stadium on the Las Vegas Strip is built. A's team president Dave Kaval said Thursday that the team will pay to upgrade the batting cages, weight rooms and field itself at the stadium, and will also add seating, premium sections and advertising at Sutter Health Park. Tyler Fitzgerald played in Sacramento a year ago and said one of the most important changes for players was installed this offseason.

Alex Cobb may be a medical marvel, but not even he is immune to bumps on his road to recovery. “I could have kept throwing through it, easily, but I wanted to make sure with us being so (advanced) in the rehab, where the team is at with the rotation, this would be a good time to knock out what's going on,” Cobb said Friday before the Giants' home opener. With Blake Snell set to debut Monday, the Giants have five healthy starters for the first time this season. When Cobb returns, he would add a sixth to a group that already counts Friday's home opener starter Jordan Hicks, Logan Webb, Kyle Harrison and Keaton Winn.

Alex Cobb may be a medical marvel, but not even he is immune to bumps on his road to recovery. “I could have kept throwing through it, easily, but I wanted to make sure with us being so (advanced) in the rehab, where the team is at with the rotation, this would be a good time to knock out what's going on,” Cobb said Friday before the Giants' home opener. With Blake Snell set to debut Monday, the Giants have five healthy starters for the first time this season. When Cobb returns, he would add a sixth to a group that already counts Friday's home opener starter Jordan Hicks, Logan Webb, Kyle Harrison and Keaton Winn.

Wilmer Flores and Xander Bogaerts will be among the stars on display when the San Francisco Giants face the San Diego Padres on Friday at 4:35 PM ET, at Oracle Park. Watch MLB, other live sports and more on Fubo! Use our link to sign up for a free trial. Place your bets on any MLB matchup at BetMGM, and sign up with our link for a first-time deposit bonus! Giants vs. Padres Live Stream, TV Channel and Game Info Date: Friday, April 5, 2024 Time: 4:35 PM ET TV Channel: NBCS-BA Location: San Francisco, California Venue: Oracle Park Livestream: Fubo Bet on this matchup with BetMGM . Read More About This Game Giants vs Padres Player Props Giants vs Padres Odds Giants vs Padres Pitching Matchup Giants

Baseball fans will be out in force Friday for the San Francisco Giants' home opener, a 1:35 p.m. game at Oracle Park against the San Diego Padres. Fans can expect a special day at the ballpark for Opening Day, complete with an F-15 flyover and the home debuts of six new players. Inside the stadium, the Giants are introducing some new sculptures, including a 7-foot-tall SF Giants logo that will be in the lower center field area outside of the ballpark's garden during the opening homestand for fans to take pictures alongside it.