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Braves Edge Giants 3-1 in Pitcher's Duel
27 Jun
Summary
- Giants stranded runners, going 0-for-8 with runners in scoring position.
- Matt Chapman's slump continued with an 0-for-4 performance.
- Drew Cavanaugh debuted with a fifth-inning single in his MLB debut.
The San Francisco Giants lost 3-1 to the Atlanta Braves on Friday night at Oracle Park. The Giants' offense faltered, going 0-for-8 with runners in scoring position and committing baserunning errors in the first two innings.
Matt Chapman continued his slump, going 0-for-4 and striking out on three pitches in a key eighth-inning at-bat. His performance is part of a 2-for-32 stretch over his last nine games.
Despite the offensive struggles, the Giants showcased defensive gems and some exciting moments for the 39,051 fans. Rookie catcher Drew Cavanaugh received a standing ovation for a sharp single in his Major League debut in the fifth inning.
Rafael Devers drove in the Giants' only run with a first-inning RBI double. However, the Braves took a 2-1 lead in the third on Albies' RBI single and extended it to 3-1 in the fifth with Olson's double and Albies' RBI flyout.
Giants pitcher Kyle Harrison allowed seven hits and three earned runs over six innings, and the bullpen, including Adrian Houser in his first relief appearance, couldn't close the gap.
