Red Sox Rally Falls Short in 3-2 Loss to Giants at Oracle Park
SAN FRANCISCO — The Boston Red Sox narrowly avoided a second shutout in four games, falling 3-2 to the San Francisco Giants on Saturday afternoon at Oracle Park. A final-inning surge brought hope, as the Sox strung together three consecutive hits off Giants closer Camilo Doval, benefitting from a stolen base and a catching error by Andrew Knizner. However, the rally couldn’t overcome an earlier three-run deficit.
Rafael Devers, predicting his first home run as a Giant, delivered in the third inning with a two-run shot against compatriot Brayan Bello. This highlight underscored Devers’ powerful performance, further distancing the Giants from the Sox. Bello struggled against San Francisco’s potent lineup, allowing three runs—only one earned—despite strong overall pitching, as he recorded six innings for the fourth consecutive outing.
Landen Roupp, the Giants’ starter, utilized a mix of pitches effectively, leaving the Red Sox hitters guessing throughout the game. The Sox managed just two hits in the first five innings, both singles. David Hamilton’s defensive blunders exacerbated the situation; his errors in both games of the series have proved costly.
The Red Sox offense struggled to generate runs efficiently, emphasizing the need for better defensive play to avoid unnecessary outs. Young prospect Roman Anthony showed patience at the plate, walking twice and hitting a double, indicating potential despite a slow start with just four hits in his first eleven games.
As the Red Sox prepare for the series finale, RHP Lucas Giolito (3-1, 3.74) will face LHP Robbie Ray (8-2, 2.68). Following this game, the team heads to Anaheim for a three-game series against the Angels.
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