Johnny Cueto dazzles in front of big crowd, Giants beat A's
Johnny Cueto outdueled Sean Manaea and the San Francisco Giants beat the Oakland Athletics 2-0 in the Bay Bridge Series openerJUNE 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
BRANDON BELT #13 - DESIGNATED HITTER - TORONTO BLUE JAYS
Placed on injured list Belt was placed on the 10-day injured list with right knee inflammation Friday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Impact Belt was removed from Wednesday's game due to a right knee injury, and he's dealing with inflammation. It's not yet clear when he'll be able to return, but manager Gabe Kapler said that the first baseman could require surgery and will miss more than the minimum of 10 days, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. Wilmer Flores and Darin Ruf could see additional time at first base in Belt's absence, while LaMonte Wade was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento in a corresponding move.
JUNE 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Remains out Friday Belt (knee) is not in the starting lineup Friday against the Athletics, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Impact It was reported Thursday that Belt was likely headed to the IL with a right knee injury, so his absence from Friday's lineup comes as no surprise. The first baseman is still awaiting MRI results and a move to the injured list could very well come prior to Friday's first pitch. Darin Ruf will start at first Base and bat second against southpaw Sean Manaea during the series opener.
JUNE 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Giants News: Farhan Zaidi Provides Bad Update on Brandon Belt Injury After San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt left Wednesday's game early in obvious pain, the fears of injury swirled around the or...
JUNE 25, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM
Likely destined for injured list The Giants are still waiting for MRI results on Belt's right knee, but there's a "really good chance" that he will be placed on the injured list, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Ar...
Impact The actual severity of Belt's injury remains unknown and should be clarified when the MRI results return. The team remains optimistic that the injury will be short term, though Belt's right knee was surgically repaired in 2018. He will likely be sidelined until at least early July.
JUNE 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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Nursing right knee injury Belt's departure from Wednesday's game against the Angels was due to a right knee injury, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Impact The veteran will undergo an MRI on Thursday to determine the nature and severity of the injury. Darin Ruf figures to get the majority of the reps at first base during Belt's absence, however long that may be.
JUNE 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Giants overcome Ohtani, rally in 13th for 9-3 win over Halos
Shohei Ohtani struck out nine over six innings of one-run ball for the Angels, but the San Francisco Giants rallied for seven runs in the 13th inning of a 9-3 victory over Los Ange...JUNE 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Brandon Belt leaves game after injuring himself trying to score (Video) San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt injured himself trying to score the go-ahead run against the Angels on Wednesday. The San F...
JUNE 23, 2021 • FANSIDED.COM
Exits with apparent leg injury Belt was removed from Wednesday's game against the Angels after injuring his leg in the eighth inning, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports.
Impact Belt appeared to have suffered the injury while rounding third on a throwing error. The play resulted in his being thrown out at home. Though he was able to walk off under his own power, Belt struggled down the dugout steps. Darin Ruf entered the game to play first base.
JUNE 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
DeSclafani wins again, Flores HR as Giants top Angels 5-0
Anthony DeSclafani allowed three hits in seven sharp innings, Wilmer Flores homered during a four-run first and the San Francisco Giants defeated the Los Angeles Angels 5-0JUNE 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mashes 11th homer Belt went 1-for-3 with a walk, a solo home run and a stolen base in Saturday's 13-6 loss to the Phillies.
Impact His third-inning blast off Aaron Nola was Belt's third homer in the last four days and 11th of the year, while the steal was his third. The veteran first baseman has hit safely in six straight games, batting .478 (11-for-23) over that stretch to push his slash line on the season to .255/.372/.535.
JUNE 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Hoskins breaks out of slump with 6 RBIs, Phillies top Giants
Rhys Hoskins broke out a 2 for 40 slump with a pair of home runs and a career-best six RBIs, leading the Philadelphia Phillies over the San Francisco Giants 13-6JUNE 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Goes deep once again Belt went 1-for-4 with a home run in Friday's win over the Phillies.
Impact Belt might have recorded just one hit, but it was a big one -- he took Bailey Falter deep in the fifth inning and notched his 10th homer of the season. The slugging first baseman also extended his hitting streak to five games, a span in which he's recorded four multi-hit games, three doubles, two triples, two homers, five RBI, six runs scored and a 1.715 OPS.
JUNE 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Kapler beats former team as Giants defeat Phillies 5-3
Johnny Cueto struck out five in six uneven innings, Brandon Belt homered and the San Francisco Giants beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-3JUNE 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Joyless Journey: D-backs' 23rd straight road loss sets mark
The Arizona Diamondbacks have made dubious history, setting an MLB record with their 23rd straight road loss, a 10-3 trouncing at the hands of the San Francisco GiantsJUNE 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Socks three-run bomb Belt went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run, a triple and a walk in Wednesday's win over the Diamondbacks.
Impact Belt recorded his third straight multi-hit contest and it seems his 0-for-16 slump earlier this month is a thing of the past. The slugging first baseman also ended a streak of 16 straight games without a homer with his three-run shot off Ryan Buchter in the fifth inning. Belt is hitting .323 with a 1.093 OPS across nine games this month following a stint on the injured list.
JUNE 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
D-backs match MLB record with 22nd straight road loss
The Arizona Diamondbacks dropped their 22nd straight road game, matching the 1963 Mets and ’43 Philadelphia Athletics for the major league record with a 13-7 loss to the San Franci...JUNE 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Homer shy of cycle Belt went 3-for-3 with a triple, a double, a walk and three runs scored in Tuesday's 9-8 win over Arizona.
Impact Belt came up a home run short of the cycle in San Francisco's comeback win. The first baseman went 0-for-12 in last weekend's series versus Washington, but he's now 5-for-7 in two games against Arizona. Four of those hits have gone for extra bases. The 33-year-old is slashing .241/.365/.475 with eight home runs, 22 RBI, 24 runs scored and two stolen bases through 170 plate appearances overall.
JUNE 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
D-backs lose 21st straight road game, blow 7-run lead at SF
The Arizona Diamondbacks blew a seven-run lead and lost their 21st straight road game, one short of the major league record, when Mike Yastrzemski hit a grand slam in the eighth in...JUNE 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LEADING OFF: deGrom, Scherzer get checked after early exits
No doubt every New York Mets fans shuddered when they heard the news that star pitcher Jacob deGrom was pulled from his latest start with an elbow injuryJUNE 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Scherzer hurt, Giants beat Nats 1-0 behind Posey, DeSclafani
Washington ace Max Scherzer left after just 12 pitches with a groin injury, Buster Posey homered and the San Francisco Giants beat the Nationals 1-0 night on Anthony DeSclafani’s c...JUNE 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LEADING OFF: deGrom, Scherzer get checked after early exits
No doubt every New York Mets fans shuddered when they heard the news that star pitcher Jacob deGrom was pulled from his latest start with an elbow injuryJUNE 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
