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Pinch-Hitter Dominic Smith Lifts Giants Past Mets in 10th, Snaps Six-Game Slide

Randy Rodríguez’s first save in his new closer role underscores the impact of San Francisco’s bullpen overhaul at the trade deadline

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 01: Robbie Ray #38 of the San Francisco Giants throws a pitch during the fifth inning of the game against the New York Mets at Citi Field on August 01, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • The Giants ended a six-game losing streak with a 4-3 extra-innings victory over the Mets at Citi Field on Friday night.
  • Dominic Smith delivered the go-ahead run with a pinch-hit RBI single in the top of the 10th against his former team.
  • After trading relievers Tyler Rogers and Camilo Doval and outfielder Mike Yastrzemski, the Giants turned to All-Star Randy Rodríguez, who escaped a bases-loaded jam to record his first save.
  • Starter Robbie Ray turned in seven innings of one-run ball with six strikeouts to set the tone for San Francisco’s win.
  • The Mets rallied from a 3-0 deficit on a Pete Alonso homer and a Juan Soto RBI but suffered their fourth straight loss and slipped a half-game behind in the NL East.