In just his second start of the season, Rockies right-hander Bradley Blalock gave Colorado exactly what it needed: a poised, effective outing from a fresh arm. Called up from Triple-A Albuquerque to replace the injured Ryan Feltner, the 24-year-old didn't disappoint — holding the San Francisco Giants to just two hits over five solid innings in Saturday's 6-3 loss at Oracle Park. “He threw the ball well,” Rockies manager Bud Black said postgame. Blalock cruised through the first five innings, retiring the first seven batters and showing veteran-level command.

In a game that featured a grand slam, a comeback win, and 40,000 fans at Oracle Park, it was an umpire who unexpectedly stole the show—if only for a second. During the eighth inning of Saturday's matchup between the San Francisco Giants and Colorado Rockies, first base umpire Chris Guccione showcased some impressive athleticism of his own, leaping over a sliding Ryan McMahon in one of the more unintentional highlights of the game. The moment unfolded quickly: with McMahon charging down the line to beat out a ground ball, Giants first baseman LaMonte Wade Jr. fielded the throw from the infield and applied the tag in stride.

In a game that featured a grand slam, a comeback win, and 40,000 fans at Oracle Park, it was an umpire who unexpectedly stole the show—if only for a second. During the eighth inning of Saturday's matchup between the San Francisco Giants and Colorado Rockies, first base umpire Chris Guccione showcased some impressive athleticism of his own, leaping over a sliding Ryan McMahon in one of the more unintentional highlights of the game. The moment unfolded quickly: with McMahon charging down the line to beat out a ground ball, Giants first baseman LaMonte Wade Jr. fielded the throw from the infield and applied the tag in stride.

On the afternoon of May 4, 2024, Kendrick Lamar released the diss track “Not Like Us” to the shock of the music industry, the victory lap to his historic rap beef with Drake. Matt Chapman made it his walk-up song shortly after, and the record continues to blare throughout Oracle Park roughly four times per game. On Saturday afternoon, there was nothing minor about Chapman's game-saving swing. Chapman whopped his third career grand slam — a 402-foot line drive with just enough mustard to clear the center-field fence — and flipped a one-run deficit into a three-run lead, rescuing the Giants from an embarrassing loss to the last-place Colorado Rockies.

While the San Francisco Giants have got off to a great start to the season, a couple of key offseason additions haven't quite lived up to expectations. The Giants have emerged as one of the biggest surprises in baseball after the first month with a record comfortably over .500. San Francisco wasn't expected to be much more than a mediocre team in 2025 but has proven to be much more. With new president of baseball operations Buster Posey in charge, the team has seen improvements across the board, but it hasn't had too much to do with moves made by him this winter.

Matt Chapman hit a grand slam to help the San Francisco Giants beat the lowly Colorado Rockies 6-3 on Saturday. Chapman connected against Jake Bird (0-1) with one out in the sixth, capping a five-run inning after the Rockies scored three times in the top of the frame. It was Chapman's third career grand slam, and the first for the Giants this season.

On the afternoon of May 4, 2024, Kendrick Lamar, to the shock of the music industry, released the diss track “Not Like Us,” the victory lap to his historic rap beef with Drake. Matt Chapman made it his walk-up song shortly after, and the record continues to blare throughout Oracle Park roughly four times per game. Chapman's third career grand slam — and his second home run in as many days — flipped a deficit into a lead, rescuing the Giants from an embarrassing loss to the last-place Colorado Rockies.

It was only a matter of time before San Francisco Giants prized prospect Bryce Eldridge started hitting again. Well, four games later, Eldridge has picked it up. This week the Richmond Flying Squirrels are facing the Somerset Patriots, the Double-A affiliate of the New York Yankees.

Jordan Hicks vs. Bradley Blalock.

The San Francisco Giants are off to a great start. A big part of their success this year has been the pitching staff, especially the relievers. San Francisco' starting pitchers have a combined 4.17 ERA and opponents are hitting .251 off of them.

Matt Chapman broke out of a mini funk and helped the San Francisco Giants continue their resilient theme with another comeback win Saturday against the Colorado Rockies.

SAN FRANCISCO -- - Robbie Ray held the Colorado Rockies to two singles over seven innings and the San Francisco Giants ended a three-game losing streak with a 4-0 victory Friday night. Coming off its first consecutive wins this season, Colorado lost for the 17th time in 20 games, dropped to a big league-worst 6-26 and was blanked for fourth time this year. Ray (4-0) struck out eight, walked two and allowed only one runner to get into scoring position. The 2021 AL Cy Young Award winner with Toronto needed only 86 pitches. Hayden Birdsong gave up one hit over the final two innings to complete the first shutout of the season for San Francisco's pitching staff. The Giants got to Antonio Senzatela

Robbie Ray held the Colorado Rockies to two singles over seven innings and the San Francisco Giants ended a three-game losing streak with a 4-0 victory Friday night. Coming off its first consecutive wins this season, Colorado lost for the 17th time in 20 games, dropped to a big league-worst 6-26 and was blanked for fourth time this year. Ray (4-0) struck out eight, walked two and allowed only one runner to get into scoring position. The 2021 AL Cy Young Award winner with Toronto needed only 86 pitches.

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Colorado Rockies (6-26, fifth in the NL West) vs. San Francisco Giants (20-13, third in the NL West) San Francisco; Saturday, 4:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Rockies: Bradley Blalock (0-1, 10.29 ERA, 2.00 WHIP, three strikeouts); Giants: Jordan Hicks (1-3, 6.12 ERA, 1.51 WHIP, 27 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Giants -289, Rockies +233; over/under is 8 runs BOTTOM LINE: The San Francisco Giants host the Colorado Rockies on Saturday. San Francisco is 10-5 at home and 20-13 overall. The Giants are 10-5 in games when they did not give up a home run. Colorado has gone 2-15 in road games and 6-26 overall. The Rockies have a 0-7 record in games when they hit at least two home runs. Saturday's

Colorado Rockies (6-26, fifth in the NL West) vs. San Francisco Giants (20-13, third in the NL West) San Francisco; Saturday, 4:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Rockies: Bradley Blalock (0-1, 10.29 ERA, 2.00 WHIP, three strikeouts); Giants: Jordan Hicks (1-3, 6.12 ERA, 1.51 WHIP, 27 strikeouts) Giants -289, Rockies +233; over/under is 8 runs BOTTOM LINE: The San Francisco Giants host the Colorado Rockies on Saturday. San Francisco is 10-5 at home and 20-13 overall. The Giants are 10-5 in games when they did not give up a home run. Colorado has gone 2-15 in road games and 6-26 overall. The Rockies have a 0-7 record in games when they hit at least two home runs. Saturday's game is the third time

Robbie Ray allowed just two singles in seven shutout innings, LaMonte Wade Jr. doubled in a three-run second inning and the San Francisco Giants blanked the visiting Colorado Rockies 4-0 on Friday night. Matt Chapman homered and Hayden Birdsong wrapped up San Francisco's first shutout of the season with two innings of one-hit relief, allowing the Giants to snap their three-game losing streak, their longest of the season.

Robbie Ray held the Colorado Rockies to two singles over seven innings and the San Francisco Giants ended a three-game losing streak with a 4-0 victory Friday night. Coming off its first consecutive wins this season, Colorado lost for the 17th time in 20 games, dropped to a big league-worst 6-26 and was blanked for fourth time this year. Ray (4-0) struck out eight, walked two and allowed only one runner to get into scoring position.

Four years ago, the San Francisco Giants rode 16 wins in April to a 107-win campaign and the National League West crown. This year, the Giants once again won 16 games in April, setting themselves up nicely for a strong summer of baseball in the Bay Area. The 2021 roster saw Buster Posey behind the plate, Mike Yastrzemski in right field, and Wilmer Flores serving as an infield utility man. Now, Yastrzemski is still in right field, Flores is the primary designated hitter, and Posey is retired from the game, now serving as San Francisco's President of Baseball Operations.

After a big win yesterday, the Rockies can secure a series dub with a victory Friday night