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Solo Homers by Eldridge, Koss Lead SF Giants to Win over Cardinals
Bryce Eldridge and Christian Koss hit solo homers, and Landen Roupp threw six scoreless innings as San Francisco held St. Louis to one run.
On Tuesday, the San Francisco Giants defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 2-1, with rookie Bryce Eldridge hitting his 16th home run and extending his on-base streak to 17 games. Christian Koss also homered in the victory.
Despite Tuesday's win, the Giants were officially eliminated from postseason contention on Monday. The team holds a 61-85 record, marking a fifth consecutive non-winning season, the first in franchise history.
Giants right-hander Landen Roupp pitched six scoreless innings, allowing two hits while throwing 81 pitches in his most extensive outing since July 22. His workload is being carefully managed as the season concludes.
Joel Kuhnel recorded his seventh save after a tense ninth inning, allowing a run on a Bryan Torres single before forcing Iván Herrera to ground out with the tying run in scoring position.
RHP Andre Pallante pitches for St. Louis in Wednesday's series finale, opposing Giants RHP Blade Tidwell. The clubs conclude their three-game set before meeting again next Monday in St. Louis.
Bryce Eldridge connected a lone home run in the first inning and expanded her baling streak to 17 games, Christian Koss pulled her out of the park at the next inning, and the San Francisco Giants surpassed the Cardinals of St.Louis on Tuesday 2-1.