Roupp Returns as Giants Host Rays in Crucial Wild-Card Series
Sitting five games back of the postseason, both squads will rely on revamped rotations for a momentum shift.
Overview
- The Giants open the series on August 15 at Oracle Park riding a five-game losing skid and counter with Landen Roupp’s return from the injured list.
- Tampa Bay wraps a 19-game road stretch at 5-11 and stands at 59-63, needing early wins to stay in the hunt.
- The Rays must win 28 of their final 40 games to reach an estimated 87 victories and keep playoff hopes alive.
- Friday’s starter Joe Boyle kicks off a rotation-heavy weekend that also features Adrian Houser versus Justin Verlander on Saturday and Ryan Pepiot against Logan Webb on Sunday.
- Rafael Devers leads the Giants with 50 extra-base hits as San Francisco looks to improve on its 29-31 home record.