US EditionHayden Birdsong Leads SF Giants to 3-2 Win over Royals in Return to Rotation
- Hayden Birdsong, a 23-year-old right-handed pitcher, made his first start of the season for the San Francisco Giants and helped secure a 3-2 victory against the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday evening at the Giants’ home stadium.
- After demonstrating strong relief performances this season with a 2.31 ERA over 11 appearances, Birdsong was promoted by manager Bob Melvin to take over the rotation spot previously held by Jordan Hicks.
- In his five sharp innings, Birdsong scattered five hits, struck out four, allowed no walks, and surrendered one unearned run while handing a 3-1 lead to the bullpen trio of Rodríguez, Harrison, and Doval.
- Ryan Walker closed the game with his ninth save of the season, retiring the side in order for his third consecutive perfect ninth inning.
- The Giants improved to four wins in their last five games and now prepare for an 11-day road trip through Washington, Detroit, and Miami starting May 23.
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Hayden Birdsong leads SF Giants to 3-2 win over Royals in return to rotation
SAN FRANCISCO — It’s almost Memorial Day, and Hayden Birdsong became only the sixth pitcher to start a game for the Giants when he toed the rubber at Oracle Park on Tuesday night. Just one other team, the Angels, lasted longer without deviating from their Opening Day rotation. The 23-year-old right-hander never planned to work in relief but took the opportunity that was given to him out of spring training, pitched well enough to merit a promotio…
Rockdale Citizen & Newton Citizen
Marietta Daily JournalGiants turn to Hayden Birdsong in encounter vs. Royals
The San Francisco Giants will make the first tweak of the season in their rotation Tuesday night when they send right-hander Hayden Birdsong against the visiting Kansas City Royals.
MLB News: Giants turn to Hayden Birdsong in encounter vs. Royals
The San Francisco Giants will make the first tweak of the season in their rotation Tuesday night when they send right-hander Hayden Birdsong against the visiting Kansas City Royals. The Royals received seven shutout innings from San Francisco Bay Area product Kris Bubic in a 3-1 triumph in the opener of the three-game series on […]
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