Giants Sweep Cubs with Walkoff Win, Adames Shines

As of August 29th, 2025, the San Francisco Giants have been on a roll, winning their fifth consecutive game and sweeping the Chicago Cubs in a series that concluded on Thursday. The Giants' latest victory came in dramatic fashion, with Jung Hoo Lee's walkoff single in the 9th inning giving them a 4-3 win.

The hero of the day, however, was Willy Adames. The Giants' shortstop had a standout performance, hitting two home runs and showcasing his defensive prowess. Adames' first homer in the 1st inning gave the Giants an early lead, and his second blast in the 6th inning tied the game at 3-3. Beyond his impressive power display, Adames also made a crucial defensive play, robbing Nico Hoerner of a hit to help starter Logan Webb stay in the game.

But Adames' contributions extended beyond the field, as he once again demonstrated his mastery of the post-game Gatorade celebration. The Giants' shortstop chased down Thursday's hero, Jung Hoo Lee, to deliver a textbook soaking, further cementing his reputation as one of the league's premier celebrators.

The Giants' victory, their fifth in a row, has helped them climb back to a respectable 66-68 record, though their wild-card odds remain slim at just 0.9% as of August 29th. The team will look to build on this momentum as they host the Baltimore Orioles this weekend, hoping to continue their recent surge and keep their faint playoff hopes alive.