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Giants Use Small-Ball Tactics and Strong Pitching to Beat Phillies 3-1

Casey Schmitt’s return drives an eighth-inning rally that propels the Giants into a pivotal Dodgers series

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Overview

  • The Giants opened their homestand with a 3-1 victory over the NL East–leading Phillies to improve to 50-42 before facing the Dodgers.
  • Landen Roupp exited after five innings, conceding one run and lowering his home ERA at Oracle Park to 1.85.
  • Casey Schmitt returned from a 10-game absence and delivered the go-ahead RBI groundball in the eighth inning.
  • Matt Chapman collected three hits and sparked two bases-loaded rallies that showcased the Giants’ small-ball strategy.
  • Camilo Doval closed out the game for his 14th save by retiring J.T. Realmuto and inducing a double play to end the ninth.