SF Giants Giants win Opening Day thriller in the 11th, topping Mariners 10-9 By Dave Pehling Dave Pehling Website Managing Editor, CBS Bay Area Dave Pehling is website managing editor for CBS Bay Area. He started his journalism career doing freelance writing about music in the late 1990s, eventually working as a web writer, editor and producer for KTVU.com in 2003. He began his role with CBS Bay Area in 2015. Read Full Bio Dave Pehling Updated on: April 4, 2025 / 7:34 PM PDT / CBS San Francisco Giants fans pack Oracle Park for thrilling Opening Day victory Giants fans pack Oracle Park for thrilling Opening Day victory 02:45 Willy Adames hit a winning two-run single with two outs in the 11th inning,

The pregame scene at Oracle Park on Friday afternoon — originally known as Pacific Bell Park when it opened 25 years ago — was an exercise in nostalgia. The jumbotron featured a montage of the best moments in the ballpark's two-and-a-half decades, from Barry Bonds' milestone homers, to Matt Cain's perfect game, to the World Series runs. The team recognized members of the 2000 Giants, a list featuring Bonds, J.T. Snow and Dusty Baker. Bonds then took the microphone and rallied the crowd, imploring the fans who supported the team over the last 25 years to rise to their feet.

The San Francisco Giants franchise is valued at $3.5 billion dollars, making them the fifth most valuable team in the majors. Off the field, the team has made headlines for its real estate ventures, particularly in the Mission Rock area near Oracle Park. A winning start for the Giants has fans wondering if the team will be able to spend more in the future for top players. The neighborhood around Oracle Park continues to be developed, with parts of the area owned by the organization.

You can't say Giants outfielder Mike Yastrzemski doesn't know his squad. Before the Giants' home opener on Friday, I asked him to define what 2025 Giants baseball is. The first six games of the Giants' campaign certainly fit his description. Yes, it's early, but Giants baseball is truly torturous again.

The San Francisco Giants are off to an amazing start over their first six games of the season, entering their home opener against the Seattle Mariners on Friday with a 5-1 record. The Giants have been playing some pretty spectacular baseball all around, but one area where they have shined in particular has been on defense. Entering play on Friday, San Francisco is the only MLB team without an error this season, resulting in a perfect fielding percentage. Granted, six games are a small sample size, but the results are still encouraging, especially early in the season when defense can be a bit sloppy.

Willy Adames delivered a two-out, two-run single to right field off Carlos Vargas in the 11th inning as the Seattle Mariners lost a wild 10-9 game to the San Francisco Giants on Friday afternoon.

A sea of orange and black filled Oracle Park as San Francisco Giants fans arrived to welcome the team and baseball back to the city. Long-time Giants fans said they wouldn't miss the day or chance to reflect on Oracle Park's anniversary. "I'm just so happy to be part of 25 years, a Giants fan season ticket holder even before that, my dad took me it's like celebrating with friends and family," said Maria Gamulo-Owen of Livermore.

Justin Verlander loved the vibe of pitching for the San Francisco Giants with the home fans supporting him — he just wishes he could have been on the mound to enjoy it a little longer. The veteran had a forgettable home debut for the San Francisco Giants. The 42-year-old right-hander, who signed a $15 million, one-year contract in January, was done after just 2 1/3 innings Friday against the Seattle Mariners in the Giants' opener and eventual 10-9, 11-inning victory at Oracle Park. “It really was (special) but I would have liked to have done better,” Verlander said.

Willy Adames lined a two-out, two-run, walk-off single in the 11th inning to rally the San Francisco Giants to a 10-9 victory over the visiting Seattle Mariners on Friday afternoon. The teams had been deadlocked at 8-8 since the sixth before automatic runner Luke Raley scored on a wild pitch by Spencer Bivens (1-1) in the top of the 11th. After an infield out advanced Luis Matos to third, Tyler Fitzgerald walked and stole second, setting up Adames' first-pitch hit to right field that gave San Francisco its fifth straight win.

The Giants couldn't have asked for better weather or better circumstances to ring in Oracle Park's 25th anniversary, and it was a big one. “There's definitely a lot of changes,” outfielder Mike Yastrzmeski, the team's longest-tenured player, said before taking the field for his seventh Opening Day on the shores of McCovey Cove. It begins with the man in charge, Buster Posey, whose reign as the president of baseball operations is off to about as fast a start as his playing career that produced three World Series championships. The bounty of those teams is prominently displayed now in the entrance to the Giants' clubhouse, which received a small makeover during the offseason that included the addition of three World Series trophies in the entranceway.

Buster Posey has experienced plenty of memorable moments at Oracle Park, many of which he orchestrated as a player. “I don't know how many times I've watched (Joaquin) Arias make that last play at third — and I still get nervous when he falls backwards,” Posey, now the Giants' president of baseball operations, laughed on Opening Day last week in Cincinnati. The Giants' home has been known by many names – Pac Bell Park, SBC Park,  AT&T Park and, currently, Oracle Park.

Justin Verlander pitched a forgettable home debut for the San Francisco Giants. The 42-year-old right-hander, who signed a $15 million, one-year contract in January, was done after just 2 1/3 innings Friday against the Seattle Mariners in the Giants' 2025 opener at Oracle Park. Verlander retired only seven batters. The three-time Cy Young Award winner and nine-time All-Star with 262 career victories is eager to show he can still pitch at the highest level after an injury-plagued 2024 season with Houston in which he made only 17 starts.

Justin Verlander loved the vibe of pitching for the San Francisco Giants with the home fans supporting him — he just wishes he could have been on the mound to enjoy it a little longer. The veteran had a forgettable home debut for the San Francisco Giants. The 42-year-old right-hander, who signed a $15 million, one-year contract in January, was done after just 2 1/3 innings Friday against the Seattle Mariners in the Giants' opener and eventual 10-9, 11-inning victory at Oracle Park.

Justin Verlander's first home start with the Giants didn't pan out the way he wanted, but San Francisco fans still showed their appreciation.

The only way the Giants' home opener could end was with Willy Adames, owner of the largest contract in franchise history. sending everyone home happy.

When the Giants return home Friday, they will unveil upgrades to their famous Coca-Cola bottle and the concessions at the field level. The light shows have been sharpened in year two with that technology, and on Tuesday, the Giants will wear their new City Connect jerseys for the first time. The organization is putting the finishing touches on the entryway to the home clubhouse, which now includes a case for the three World Series trophies. When players walk through the front door every day, they will get a reminder of the best stretch in franchise history, and eventually the wall will be covered with photos of past Giants stars and notable moments.

When the Giants return home Friday, they will unveil upgrades to their famous Coca-Cola bottle and the concessions at the field level. The light shows have been sharpened in year two with that technology, and on Tuesday, the Giants will wear their new City Connect jerseys for the first time. The organization is putting the finishing touches on the entryway to the home clubhouse, which now includes a case for the three World Series trophies. When players walk through the front door every day, they will get a reminder of the best stretch in franchise history, and eventually the wall will be covered with photos of past Giants stars and notable moments.

When the Giants return home Friday, they will unveil upgrades to their famous Coca-Cola bottle and the concessions at the field level. The light shows have been sharpened in year two with that technology, and on Tuesday, the Giants will wear their new City Connect jerseys for the first time. The organization is putting the finishing touches on the entryway to the home clubhouse, which now includes a case for the three World Series trophies. When players walk through the front door every day, they will get a reminder of the best stretch in franchise history, and eventually the wall will be covered with photos of past Giants stars and notable moments.

The San Francisco Giants finally get to host their home opener at Oracle Park Friday afternoon, taking on the Seattle Mariners to kick off the team's 26th season at the magnificent bayside ballpark. When is the Giants home opener? The Giants will be facing off with the Seattle Mariners on Friday, April 4, at 1:35 p.m. for Opening Day.

One of the most important changes coming to Oracle Park this season will be in an area most San Francisco Giants fans will not see.