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Wilmer Flores’ Walk-Off Walk Secures Giants’ Sixth Walk-Off Win of the Season

Flores’ nine-pitch battle capped a scoreless duel as the Giants defeated the Athletics 1-0 in extra innings.

San Francisco Giants' Wilmer Flores, left, is doused with water by Luis Matos (29) after driving in the winning run against the Athletics on a walk with the bases loaded during the 10th inning of a baseball game Saturday, May 17, 2025, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
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Overview

  • Wilmer Flores drew a bases-loaded walk on the ninth pitch from Mason Miller in the 10th inning, bringing home the game-winning run for the Giants.
  • Starting pitchers Landen Roupp and Luis Severino each delivered six scoreless innings with five strikeouts, showcasing dominance on the mound.
  • The Giants’ bullpen combined for four shutout innings, with Randy Rodríguez, Tyler Rogers, Ryan Walker, and Camilo Doval preserving the tie.
  • A’s manager Mark Kotsay’s decision to intentionally walk Mike Yastrzemski to face Flores backfired, as Flores’ patience at the plate proved decisive.
  • The Giants improved to 27-19 on the season, leading MLB with six walk-off wins and bolstered by Flores’ league-leading 42 RBIs.