Willy Adames Delivers Clutch Hits as Giants Defeat Athletics 7-2
The San Francisco Giants continued their winning ways with a commanding 7-2 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Saturday night. Shortstop Willy Adames stole the show with three hits and four RBIs, while ace Logan Webb turned in a solid performance on the mound, helping the Giants secure their third win in four games.
Adames Comes Through in the Clutch
Adames proved to be the difference-maker in this Bay Area clash. He lined a two-run single in the first inning and followed it up with another two-run single in the third — both with two outs — giving the Giants a 4-1 lead early.
The shortstop’s timely hitting proved vital in capitalizing on the Athletics’ struggles with runners in scoring position.
Logan Webb Stays Perfect Against the A’s
Logan Webb (8-6) continued his dominance over Oakland, improving to 4-0 in five career starts against the Athletics. The right-hander gave up two runs on seven hits across 6 2/3 innings. Webb’s command and ability to limit damage helped maintain momentum for the Giants throughout the game.
Randy Rodríguez, Tyler Rogers, and Spencer Bivens each contributed scoreless innings in relief to preserve the lead.
Giants Capitalize on Athletics’ Early Mistakes
Oakland starter Luis Severino (2-10) struggled again, issuing a walk and hitting two batters in the first inning alone. Adames’ initial two-run single followed a chaotic start for Severino, who lasted only 4 1/3 innings while allowing five runs on five hits. He has now surrendered 19 earned runs over his last four starts, spanning 18 innings.
Heliot Ramos added to the Giants’ offense with a 416-foot solo homer — his 14th of the season — in the fifth inning. Brett Wisely chipped in with a two-run double in the sixth, extending San Francisco’s advantage to 7-1.
Athletics’ Offense Struggles to Keep Pace
Despite some fight from Nick Kurtz, who had two doubles and drove in a run, the Athletics failed to generate sustained offense. Tyler Soderstrom’s groundout RBI in the second and Kurtz’s sixth-inning double were their only scores of the night.
Key Stat: ERA Disparity
The Giants entered the game with the best ERA in the National League at 3.47, and their pitching staff showed why. In contrast, the Athletics’ 5.30 ERA ranks last in the American League — a gap that played out clearly on the field.
Up Next: Series Finale
The Giants will look to take the series on Sunday with Hayden Birdsong (3-3, 4.30 ERA) getting the start. He’ll face off against Oakland’s Jacob Lopez (2-4, 3.88 ERA) in what promises to be a telling matchup for both clubs
