The San Francisco bats haven’t been much of a treat this season, and it’s already looking like it’s going to be a long Summer in the Bay Area
By Ryan K Boman | Sports Illustrated | April 15, 2026
The San Francisco Giants (6-11) lost another close contest to open their three-game series in Cincinnati against the Reds on Tuesday. Cincy starter Brady Singer got the win for his club, surrendering just one earned run.
While the Giants saw another solid pitching performance from lefthanded ace Robbie Ray, they managed to score just once. The Reds (now 10-7) escaped with a 2-1 victory, as three solo home runs accounted for all the scoring. Currently, San Fran has left its heart in last place in the National League West after about three weeks of play.
Ray went five innings, yielding two earned runs and striking out six in defeat. He had two critical mistakes that ended up in the seats, including the fourth-inning, 379-foot rocket launched by 22-year-old Cincinnati sensation Spencer Steer. That shot proved to be the game-winner, as Singer and …Read More HERE
