APRIL 23, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS 80-82 · 4TH IN NL WEST
80-82 · 4TH IN NL WEST
Brandon Crawford powers Giants past Mets Brandon Crawford launched a three-run home run in the first, Logan Webb retained a comfortable lead through seven innings for his first win...
Logan Webb - Strikes out eight in first win Webb (1-4) earned the win Saturday, allowing two runs on five hits and one walk over seven innings during a 7-4 win over the Mets. He struck out eight.
Impact Webb gave up an RBI double to Daniel Vogelbach in the second and a solo shot to Brandon Nimmo in the third, but he got plenty of run support and cruised through a season-high seven innings en route to his first win. Through five starts (30.2 innings), the right-hander sports a 4.40 ERA with a dominating 36:4 K:BB.
APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Crawford busts slump in Giants' 'best overall game' yet SAN FRANCISCO -- It’s been a rough start to the season for Brandon Crawford and the Giants, but both took steps toward breaking out of their...
APRIL 23, 2023 • MLB.COM
Joc Pederson - Expected back Sunday Pederson (wrist) will likely be activated Sunday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Impact Pederson was eligible to return from the injured list Saturday but evidently needed one more day to heal. He recorded an .895 OPS with a pair of homers in 10 games prior to going down with wrist inflammation and should reclaim a role in the heart of the order against righties once activated.
APRIL 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Webb stops his 4-game skid, pitches Giants over Mets 7-4
Opening day starter Logan Webb stopped his four-game losing streak, holding the Mets hot offense to two runs in seven innings and leading the San Francisco Giants over New York 7-4APRIL 22, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mike Yastrzemski - Not starting Saturday Yastrzemski will be on the bench Saturday against the Mets, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Impact Yastrzemski will sit against southpaw David Peterson. He's had more than a platoon role thus far this season, starting against six out of eight lefties, but it's possible his playing time slips when potential platoon partner Austin Slater (hamstring) returns from the injured list. For now, it's Heliot Ramos who takes over in center field.
APRIL 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Brandon Crawford - Returns to lineup Crawford (ribs) will bat sixth and play shortstop Saturday against the Mets, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Impact Crawford sat Friday due to discomfort in his ribs, but he's evidently good to go Saturday. He's struggled at the plate to start the year, hitting .151/.250/.283, though he does have a pair of homers.
APRIL 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Anthony DeSclafani - Handed first loss DeSclafani (1-1) allowed four runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out five over five innings, taking the loss Friday versus the Mets.
Impact DeSclafani gave up one run in the second inning and three more in the fifth, while the Giants' bats were limited to five hits in the 7-0 shutout loss. This was the first time the right-hander failed to record a quality start in four outings this season. Despite the poor showing, he's got a 2.63 ERA, 0.88 WHIP and 21:2 K:BB across 24 innings. His next start is projected for next week versus the Cardinals.
APRIL 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ross Stripling - Back in rotation Sunday Stripling will rejoin the San Francisco rotation and start Sunday's series finale with the Mets at Oracle Park, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Impact Stripling opened the season as a member of the rotation, but he made just one start before making his subsequent three appearances as a long reliever. With Alex Wood (hamstring) landing on the injured list earlier this week, Stripling will get a chance to slot back into the rotation, but he'll be doing so with a streamlined repertoire, according to Slusser. Stripling said he has abandoned using the new changeup he had been experimenting with earlier this season, which he hopes will lead to improved command as he moves back into a starting role.
APRIL 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Mets bring road win streak into matchup with the Giants
The New York Mets visit the San Francisco Giants looking to prolong a three-game road winning streakAPRIL 22, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Brandon Crawford addresses his rough start, insists confidence isn't shaken Crawford's play has been one of their redder flags as the Giants have stumbled to a 6-13 record.
APRIL 22, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Giants' Logan Webb attempts to end slump vs. Mets Logan Webb looks to end a season-long drought while stalling the New York Mets’ season-best surge when the right-hander gets the ball for th...
APRIL 22, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Pete Alonso belts 10th homer as Mets blank Giants Pete Alonso continued his home run spree with a two-run shot among four RBIs, Joey Lucchesi threw seven shutout innings in his return to the...
APRIL 22, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
How SF Giants' game vs. New York Mets turned in an instant, and when is it no longer 'early' SAN FRANCISCO – The San Francisco Giants’ deficit against the New York Mets grew from one run to four runs in a span of about a minute Frida...
APRIL 22, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
How SF Giants' game vs. New York Mets turned in an instant, and when is it no longer 'early' SAN FRANCISCO – The San Francisco Giants’ deficit against the New York Mets grew from one run to four runs in a span of about a minute Frida...
APRIL 22, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Pete Alonso belts homer as Mets blank Giants Pete Alonso continued his home run spree with a two-run shot among four RBIs, Joey Lucchesi celebrated a homecoming with seven shutout innin...
APRIL 22, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Pete Alonso belts homer as Mets blank Giants Pete Alonso continued his home run spree with a two-run shot among four RBIs, Joey Lucchesi celebrated a homecoming with seven shutout innin...
APRIL 22, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Bryce Johnson - Still dealing with symptoms Giants manager Gabe Kapler told reporter's before Friday's game against the Mets that Johnson (concussion) is still experience some symptoms, Danny Emerman of KNBR 680 San Francisc...
Impact Johnson was placed on the 7-day concussion injured list last Friday, and while the outfielder was cleared to resume workouts, he's not ready to come off the list at this point. It's likely at this point the 27-year-old will need a rehab assignment before he rejoins the Giants, and there's no timetable for when that will occur.
APRIL 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Brandon Crawford - Discomfort in rib area Giants managers Gabe Kapler told reporters before Friday's game against the Mets that Crawford is feeling discomfort in his rib area, Danny Emerman of KNBR 680 San Francisco report...
Impact Kapler may have been out of the lineup anyway because a southpaw is starting for the Mets in Joey Lucchesi, but Kapler notes that Crawford felt discomfort after diving to his left during Thursday's game against the Mets. The shortstop should be considered day-to-day with a good chance to return before the end of the weekend.
APRIL 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Brandon Crawford - Gets Friday off Crawford is out of the lineup for Friday's contest against the Mets.
Impact Crawford will once again sit against a southpaw for Friday's battle against the Mets. With the shortstop out, Thairo Estrada will play shortstop with David Villar handling second base duties.
APRIL 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Michael Conforto - Sitting against former club Conforto is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Mets.
Impact Conforto will take a rest against left-hander Joey Lucchesi after returning to the lineup Thursday against his former club. Heliot Ramos will hit eighth and play left field with Mike Yastrzemski patrolling right and Brett Wisely getting the start in center.
APRIL 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Mike Yastrzemski - Racks up three more hits Yastrzemski went 3-for-4 with an RBI in Thursday's 9-4 loss to the Mets.
Impact Yastrzemski is 8-for-26 (.308) with five RBI over his last six games. The outfielder was able to contribute an RBI single in the Giants' fifth-inning rally Thursday, but they didn't score outside of that frame. Yastrzemski is up to a .268/.297/.493 slash line with four home runs, 10 RBI, 12 runs scored and four doubles through 74 plate appearances. He's also been caught stealing twice without successfully stealing a base so far.
APRIL 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Thairo Estrada - Logs another steal Estrada went 1-for-3 with a walk, a stolen base and a run scored in Thursday's 9-4 loss to the Mets.
Impact Estrada has two steals while going 10-for-31 (.323) over his last seven games. The 27-year-old continues to impress in a near-everyday role this season. He's slashing .324/.378/.515 with three home runs, four steals, six RBI, 13 runs scored and four doubles as the Giants' preferred No. 2 hitter and second baseman against right-handed pitchers.
APRIL 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Blake Sabol - Goes yard Thursday Sabol went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's 9-4 loss to the Mets.
Impact Sabol got the Giants on the board with his fifth-inning solo shot. Both of his homers have come in his last three games. The 25-year-old is playing primarily against right-handed pitchers, but his .190/.244/.405 slash line through 45 plate appearances isn't all that inspiring. He's added three homers, five RBI, four runs scored and a stolen base.
APRIL 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
LaMonte Wade Jr. - Pops second homer Wade went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk in Thursday's 9-4 loss to the Mets.
Impact Wade went deep in the fifth inning off Mets starter Kodai Senga. Prior to Thursday, Wade was stuck in an 0-for-10 slump, though he had four walks in that span. The 29-year-old is slashing .205/.435/.364 with two homers, four RBI, five runs scored and a stolen base through 63 plate appearances, playing mainly against right-handed pitchers. His 15:12 BB:K stands out, but that impressive plate discipline is likely unsustainable for a full season.
APRIL 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
