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Giants Beat Rockies 6-3 as McDonald Fans 10, Adames and Ramos Homer

Colorado's 1,013 runs allowed, with a minus-419 differential, underscore a historically poor year.

Giants shortstop Willy Adames hits a two-run home run during the first inning of Friday's game against the Rockies at Oracle Park. 
Giants left fielder Heliot Ramos celebrates after hitting a three-run home run against the Colorado Rockies during the second inning of Friday's game at Oracle Park. 
Giants starter Trevor McDonald pitched seven solid innings against the Rockies, allowing three runs and striking out 10 at Oracle Park on Friday. 
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Overview

  • Trevor McDonald struck out 10 over seven innings without a walk for his first major league win, and Ryan Walker recorded his 17th save.
  • Willy Adames hit his 29th home run, leaving two games to try to become the Giants’ first 30-homer player since 2004.
  • Heliot Ramos delivered a 439-foot, three-run homer for an early 5-0 lead, and Ezequiel Tovar answered with a three-run shot for Colorado.
  • Germán Márquez allowed six runs in 4 1/3 innings and took the loss in what coverage described as likely his final Rockies start before free agency.
  • The Rockies’ totals hit 1,013 runs allowed with a minus-419 run differential, figures tracking as modern-era records, with Kyle Freeland set to face Justin Verlander on Saturday.