Paul Skenes didn't have his best stuff against the Giants. The Pirates rookie made it work anyway
Pirates rookie Paul Skenes turned in another solid performance in his third major league startMAY 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS 80-82 · 4TH IN NL WEST
80-82 · 4TH IN NL WEST
Mets vs. Giants Prediction, Odds, Picks - May 24
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Paul Skenes shines again, but Pirates blow late lead to Giants in 7-6 loss
Prized rookie Paul Skenes allowed one run over six solid innings in his third MLB start, but the Pirates' bullpen faltered against the Giant...MAY 23
Giants rally from a big deficit again and spoil a solid start by Paul Skenes in 7-6 win over Pirates Prized rookie Paul Skenes allowed one run over six solid innings but the San Francisco Giants rallied against the Pittsburgh Pirates’ bullpe...
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Giants rally from a big deficit again and spoil a solid start by Paul Skenes in 7-6 win over Pirates
Prized rookie Paul Skenes allowed one run over six solid innings but the San Francisco Giants rallied against the Pittsburgh Pirates’ bullpen for a 7-6 winMAY 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Brett Wisely caps comeback as Giants stun Pirates Brett Wisely smacked a go-ahead RBI single in the top of the eighth to cap a five-run inning, lifting the San Francisco Giants to a wild 7-6...
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Brett Wisely caps comeback as Giants stun Pirates Brett Wisely smacked a go-ahead RBI single in the top of the eighth to cap a five-run inning, lifting the San Francisco Giants to a wild 7-6...
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Déjà vu! Giants rally late AGAIN to take series from Bucs PITTSBURGH -- The Giants don’t need bright lights to come back. On an overcast Thursday afternoon at PNC Park, San Francisco mounted its sec...
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Paul Skenes watch: Analyzing every inning of Pirates starter's performance against Giants Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes is making his third career MLB start Thursday afternoon against the San Francisco Giants. Follow along with the...
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Nick Avila - Back in majors The Giants recalled Avila from Double-A Richmond on Thursday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Impact Avila was optioned Wednesday but will return to the 26-man active roster one day later to replace lefty Blake Snell (personal), who was placed on the paternity list. Manager Bob Melvin will have another relief option at his disposal while Avila is with the big club, but the 26-year-old will likely be sent to Triple-A Sacramento once Snell rejoins the team.
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Blake Snell - Goes on paternity leave The Giants placed Snell on the paternity list Thursday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Impact Snell will be off the active roster for a few days while welcoming a new baby, but he's expected to rejoin the Giants in time for his next start, which is slated for Monday against the Phillies at Oracle Park. Reliever Nick Avila was called up from Double-A Richmond to take over Snell's spot on the 26-man active roster.
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Bayer Leverkusen finally loses but on list of storied sports teams with long unbeaten streaks
The record-setting run of Bayer Leverkusen is over at 51 gamesMAY 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mason Black - Not starting Thursday Black won't start Thursday's contest against the Pirates.
Impact After being recalled from Triple-A Sacramento last Friday and making a three-inning start later that day, Black was slated to make his second straight turn through the rotation Thursday. He could still end up pitching in the series finale in Pittsburgh, but if he does, he'll be deployed as a bulk reliever out of the bullpen behind Erik Miller, who will open the game but will likely only cover an inning or two. Black has struggled in his three starts for the Giants this season, allowing 10 earned runs with an 8:5 K:BB over 11.2 frames.
MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE
Patrick Bailey - Getting rest Thursday Bailey is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Pirates.
Impact Though he returned from the 7-day injured list Tuesday after recovering from a concussion, Bailey didn't rejoin the lineup until the Giants' 9-5 win Wednesday, when he started behind the dish and went 3-for-5 with a double, two runs and an RBI. Bailey should see the bulk of the starts behind the dish moving forward, but he'll cede catching duties to Curt Casali as the Giants and Pirates wrap up their series with a day game after a night game.
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Erik Miller - Serving as opener Thursday Miller will serve as the Giants' opening pitcher for Thursday's game in Pittsburgh, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Impact Mason Black had been lined up to start Thursday, but he could be deployed as a bulk reliever in the series finale once Miller exits the contest. Miller has been used as an opener once previously this season, throwing a scoreless inning in Boston back on May 1.
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Marco Luciano - Exiting starting nine Thursday Luciano is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Pirates.
Impact Luciano has taken the reins at shortstop since Nick Ahmed (wrist) landed on the 10-day injured list May 10, with the 22-year-old having started each of the last five games while going 6-for-17 with two doubles and three doubles. He'll likely still continue to see the bulk of the reps at shortstop sans Ahmed, but Luciano will give way to Brett Wisely in the series finale.
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Pirates and Giants meet to decide series winner
The Pittsburgh Pirates and San Francisco Giants play on Thursday with the winner claiming the three-game seriesMAY 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Patrick Bailey - Three hits in Wednesday's win Bailey went 3-for-5 with a double, one RBI and two runs scored in Wednesday's 9-5 extra-inning win over the Pirates.
Impact This was Bailey's first start since he was activated from the concussion injured list Tuesday. He appeared off the bench in that contest, going 0-for-1. Bailey went on the IL twice due to the concussion, but he looks to have the all-clear this time and should resume a starting role behind the plate over Curt Casali. Bailey is slashing .295/.350/.466 with three home runs, 12 RBI, 12 runs scored, six doubles and one stolen base across 101 plate appearances this season.
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LaMonte Wade - Gets aboard six times Wednesday Wade went 3-for-3 with three walks, one RBI and two runs scored in Wednesday's 9-5 extra-inning win over the Pirates.
Impact This was Wade's first three-hit game of the year, as well as his second three-walk effort. It's arguably the best example of what he's brought to the table in 2024 -- decent contact hitting and remarkable patience at the plate. Wade is batting .340 with a 19:12 BB:K over 19 games in May. For the season, the first baseman is at a .336/.484/.431 slash line with two home runs, 16 RBI, 20 runs scored, five doubles and one stolen base over 153 plate appearances. Wade briefly saw a full-time role earlier in the month when Jorge Soler was on the injured list, but since Soler's return, Wade has returned to a strong-side platoon with Wilmer Flores at first base.
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Ryan Walker - Picks up fourth win Walker (4-2) pitched a perfect inning and struck out one, earning the extra-inning win over the Pirates on Wednesday.
Impact Walker kept the game tied in the ninth inning, and the Giants' offense exploded in the 10th to make him the pitcher of record. The right-hander has stumbled a little recently, allowing two runs over his last five innings, but he also has a 7:0 K:BB and three holds in that span. Walker is getting the job done with a 2.42 ERA, 0.92 WHIP and 36:4 K:BB over 26 innings this season. He's added seven holds and one blown save while not seeing a lot of late-inning work, but his elite strikeout numbers make him an interesting option in all NL-only formats and some deeper mixed leagues as well.
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