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Devers, Bericoto Homer in Ninth Inning, Giants Rally Past A's 2-1
Rafael Devers tied it with a ninth-inning homer and Victor Bericoto followed with a walk-off shot for San Francisco.
On Wednesday, the San Francisco Giants defeated the Athletics 2-1 at Oracle Park after Rafael Devers tied the game with a ninth-inning solo home run and Victor Bericoto followed with a walk-off shot.
Giants starter Tyler Mahle returned from a 23-game injury absence to toss 5 2/3 scoreless innings, matching a dominant performance by Athletics rookie Gage Jump, who struck out a career-high nine batters over five shutout frames.
In the fifth inning, the Giants turned a bizarre 4-7-2 double play when outfielder Victor Bericoto uncorked a 92.7 mph throw to catcher Eric Haase, who tagged out Jacob Wilson at the plate.
Relievers Sam Hentges and Ryan Walker returned to Oracle Park following the team's Pride Night controversy, while the Giants sit as potential sellers ahead of the Aug. 3 trade deadline.
Thursday's series finale features LHP Jeffrey Springs facing Giants RHP Landen Roupp, who previously sparked national headlines after writing a Bible verse on his Pride Night cap.