SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS NEWS

David Villar - Takes seat Sunday Villar is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Though the righty-hitting Villar will see his streak of 13 consecutive starts come to an end Sunday even while the Brewers bring a southpaw (Aaron Ashby) to the mound, the rookie infielder should still have a fairly clear path to playing time. Even though Evan Longoria is back from a recent stint on the injured list, Brandon Crawford's (knee) recent move to the IL will likely result in Thairo Estrada stepping in as the Giants' primary shortstop. That paves the way for Villar to pick up more playing time at second base, though Wilmer Flores will man the keystone in the series finale with Milwaukee.

JULY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Belt - On bench against lefty Belt is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact He'll be on the bench for the second day in a row with Milwaukee bringing another lefty (Aaron Ashby) to the hill for the series finale. Yermin Mercedes will step in at designated hitter for Belt, who has yet to return to first base since suffering a knee injury earlier this month.

JULY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Live coverage: Milwaukee Brewers vs. Giants game updates in the series finale from Oracle Park Aaron Ashby takes the mound for the Milwaukee Brewers against the San Francisco Giants in the final game before the All-Star break.

JULY 17, 2022 • JSONLINE.COM

David Villar - Walks three times in win Villar drew walks in all three of his plate appearances in Saturday's 2-1 win over the Brewers.

Impact Villar's run as the Giants' everyday third baseman looks to be over after Evan Longoria (oblique) returned from the injured list Saturday, but the rookie was able to stick in the starting nine at second base. He continued to turn in productive plate appearances for the Giants, as his on-base percentage now sits at a stellar .420 through his first 13 big-league games on the heels of the three-walk night. Though the presence of Longoria closes off regular work for Villar at one position, expect manager Gabe Kapler to find time to rotate the 25-year-old at third base, second base and designated hitter while he's continue to excel at the dish.

JULY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Giants play the Brewers leading series 2-1

The San Francisco Giants face the Milwaukee Brewers, leading the series 2-1

JULY 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Evan Longoria - No hits in return Longoria (oblique) went 0-for-3 with a strikeout and a hit-by-pitch in Saturday's 2-1 win over the Brewers.

Impact Longoria had a minimum stay on the injured list to recover from a left oblique strain. He wasn't able to generate a hit in his return, but he got aboard in the eighth when he was plunked, and Wilmer Flores scored the winning run soon after. Longoria played the full game at third base, where he should settle into a near-everyday role going forward. The 36-year-old is slashing .237/.329/.452 with eight home runs, 18 RBI, 18 runs scored and five doubles through 155 plate appearances this season, which has seen him battle finger, shoulder and hamstring injuries.

JULY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Wilmer Flores - Scores winning run Flores went 1-for-4 with a run scored in Saturday's 2-1 win over the Brewers.

Impact Flores' lone hit Saturday was an eighth-inning single, and he came around to score when reliever Jandel Gustave committed a balk with the bases loaded. That proved to be the decisive run in the contest. Flores was out of the lineup for two games with calf soreness, and he was able to return only as the designated hitter Saturday. The versatile infielder has enjoyed some of the best health on the Giants this year, slashing .253/.336/.446 with 13 home runs, 50 RBI, 46 runs scored and 17 doubles through 330 plate appearances. The upcoming All-Star break should allow him enough rest to fully recover.

JULY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Darin Ruf - Homers in consecutive contests Ruf went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 2-1 win over the Brewers.

Impact Ruf opened the scoring in the sixth inning with a blast off Brewers starter Eric Lauer. This was Ruf's second straight game with a homer, and he's up to nine long balls on the year. The 35-year-old has hit safely in nine of 15 games in July, though he hasn't record a multi-hit effort since June 23. He's slashing .227/.336/.376 with 32 RBI, 41 runs scored and two stolen bases through 283 plate appearances. Ruf should continue to work his way into the lineup regularly versus southpaws.

JULY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

John Brebbia - Snags win Saturday Brebbia (5-1) walked one and struck out one in two-thirds of an inning to earn the win Saturday over the Brewers.

Impact After Alex Cobb gave up a run on a sacrifice fly in the eighth inning, Brebbia entered the contest. He walked Jonathan Davis -- who then stole second -- and struck out Christian Yelich before Davis was caught trying to steal third. The Giants went ahead in the bottom of the eighth to put Brebbia in line for the win, which was closed out by Dominic Leone. Through eight innings in July, Brebbia has given up six hits and four walks but only one run. The right-hander has a steady 2.45 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 36:12 K:BB with eight holds through 40.1 innings.

JULY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dominic Leone - Converts second save Leone allowed a hit and struck out one in a scoreless inning to earn the save in Saturday's 2-1 win over the Brewers.

Impact Leone navigated the ninth inning on 11 pitches (eight strikes) to pick up his second save of the year. It was an interesting choice from manager Gabe Kapler -- Camilo Doval didn't pitch Friday, but he's struggled lately. Leone has now pitched three consecutive scoreless innings since a four-run blow-up July 5 versus the Diamondbacks. He could be in line to become the primary setup man or even challenge for the closer role, as Jake McGee was designated for assignment last Saturday and Tyler Rogers has moved into a middle-relief role. Leone has a sharp 3.31 ERA, but his 1.44 WHIP and 35:12 K:BB in 32.2 innings don't scream the stuff of elite closer, though he's also picked up 10 holds and posted a 3-1 record.

JULY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Cobb - Strong in longest outing of season Cobb allowed an unearned run on four hits and no walks while striking out five in 7.1 innings versus the Brewers on Saturday. He did not factor in the decision.

Impact Cobb allowed the Brewers to tie the game at 1-1 with a sacrifice fly in the eighth inning. That was the only run he allowed, but he exited after the play, having thrown 99 pitches (64 strikes). This was his longest outing of the season and one of his best performances as well. The right-hander now has a 4.09 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 68:20 K:BB across 70.1 innings. Cobb carries a 3-4 record into the second half of the campaign.

JULY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cobb turns in gem, then SF wins on late balk SAN FRANCISCO -- As Giants president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi hits his pillow each night, he surely has visions of all the runs n...

JULY 17, 2022 • MLB.COM

Bases-loaded balk in 8th helps Giants edge Brewers 2-1

Brewers reliever Jandel Gustave’s balk with the bases loaded allowed Wilmer Flores to score the go-ahead run in the eighth inning, and the San Francisco Giants held off Milwaukee 2...

JULY 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dillon Dingler, Wilmer Flores see some action in 2022 MLB All-Star Futures Game Detroit prospects Dillon Dingler and Wilmer Flores both appeared in the 2022 MLB All-Star Futures Game on Saturday.

JULY 17, 2022 • DETROITNEWS.COM

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JULY 16, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Live coverage: Milwaukee Brewers vs. San Francisco Giants game updates from Oracle Park After suffering a crushing defeat Friday night, Eric Lauer gets the start on the mound as the Milwaukee Brewers continue their series agains...

JULY 16, 2022 • JSONLINE.COM

Mauricio Llovera - Placed on injured list Llovera was placed on the 15-day injured list with a Grade 2 right flexor strain Saturday.

Impact Llovera exited Friday's win over the Brewers after throwing 1.2 relief innings, and he'll be forced to miss at least two weeks after being diagnosed with a Grade 2 strain. A timetable for the right-hander's return isn't yet clear, but he isn't eligible to be activated until at least the end of July.

JULY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

LaMonte Wade Jr. - On bench against left-hander Wade isn't starting Saturday's game against the Brewers.

Impact Wade went 1-for-11 with a triple, two RBI, a walk and four strikeouts over the last three games but will head to the bench with left-hander Eric Lauer on the mound for Milwaukee. Luis Gonzalez is starting in right field and batting eighth.

JULY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joc Pederson - Sits against lefty Pederson isn't starting Saturday's game against Milwaukee.

Impact Pederson will head to the bench after three consecutive starts since left-hander Eric Lauer is on the mound for the Brewers. Yermin Mercedes is starting in left field and batting fifth.

JULY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Crawford - Out with knee inflammation Crawford landed on the 10-day injured list with right knee inflammation Saturday, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Crawford had been back from a previous trip to the injured list with the same problem for less than two weeks, struggling to a .407 OPS over that stretch. Per Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle, the Giants believe Crawford may need to miss more than the minimum 10 days to get fully healthy. Evan Longoria (oblique) returned from the injured list to take his place on the roster, while Thairo Estrada will slide over from second base to become the primary shortstop in Crawford's absence.

JULY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Belt - Sitting against southpaw Belt isn't in the lineup Saturday against the Brewers.

Impact Belt started the last three games but will head to the bench with left-hander Eric Lauer on the mound Saturday. Darin Ruf is taking over at first base and batting third.

JULY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mike Yastrzemski - On bench against left-hander Yastrzemski isn't starting Saturday's game against the Brewers.

Impact Yastrzemski started the last three games and went 4-for-10 with a homer, two doubles, four RBI, two runs and two stolen bases, but he'll get a breather with left-hander Eric Lauer on the mound for Milwaukee. Austin Slater is starting in center field and leading off.

JULY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Evan Longoria - Reinstated, starting Saturday Longoria (oblique) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list and is starting Saturday against the Brewers.

Impact Longoria began a rehab assignment at Triple-A Sacramento on Saturday and went 3-for-6 with two doubles, two runs, a walk and a strikeout over his two rehab games. He's starting at third base and batting cleanup Saturday, and he should see regular playing time now that he's back to full health.

JULY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Wilmer Flores - Returns to lineup Flores (calf) is starting Saturday against the Brewers.

Impact Flores wasn't in the lineup for the last two games due to right calf soreness, but he appeared as a pinch hitter in both matchups and went 0-for-2 with a strikeout. He's serving as the designated hitter and batting second Saturday.

JULY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Curt Casali - Plays catch Friday Casali (oblique) played catch Friday, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Casali is expected to miss approximately 3-to-4 weeks due to his right oblique issue, and his activity Friday marked the first time that he's participated in baseball activities since sustaining his injury. The catcher is still sore but has been improving recently, and he'll likely attempt to ramp up his workload in the near future.

JULY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE