What almost happened in the Giants vs. Brewers spring training game?

The San Francisco Giants' pitchers were very close to achieving a perfect game and a no-hitter against the Milwaukee Brewers.

Who was the starting pitcher for the Giants in the spring training game?

Lefty Robbie Ray started for the Giants, throwing five innings and striking out eight batters.

What injury update was reported for Giants pitcher Hayden Birdsong?

Hayden Birdsong's MRI showed a Grade 2 strained right forearm and a sprained ulnar collateral ligament.

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Brewers Break Up Giants' No-Hitter Late in Spring Game

16 Mar

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Summary

Giants pitchers were one out from a perfect game and one strike from a no-hitter.
Robbie Ray threw five innings, striking out eight batters.
Pitcher Hayden Birdsong faces a potential significant forearm injury.

Brewers Break Up Giants' No-Hitter Late in Spring Game

The San Francisco Giants nearly achieved a perfect game and a no-hitter against the Milwaukee Brewers during a spring training contest on Sunday. Giants reliever Gregory Santos was an out away from perfect and a strike away from a no-hitter before the Brewers broke up the bid in the ninth inning.

Lefty Robbie Ray was instrumental in the near-perfect performance, throwing five innings and striking out eight batters. He currently holds a 1.23 ERA with 15 strikeouts over five starts this spring. Despite the late rally, the Giants secured a 7-1 win.

Adding to the day's news, pitcher Hayden Birdsong's MRI revealed a Grade 2 strained right forearm along with a sprained ulnar collateral ligament. The pitcher is reportedly weighing his options regarding the injury.

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