Giants Score 2 in 8th Inning to Beat Phillies 3-1
- On Monday night at Oracle Park, the San Francisco Giants secured a 3-1 victory over Philadelphia, highlighted by crucial runs scored in the eighth inning.
- The game followed earlier series contests where the teams met for the sixth time this season, with the Giants leading 3-2 in the season series.
- Giants’ Casey Schmitt returned from a 10-day injury absence to hit sixth and start at second base, driving in the go-ahead run in the eighth inning, while umpire Phil Cuzzi drew criticism for several strike calls.
- San Francisco’s closer Camilo Doval earned his 14th save after J.T. Realmuto lined out following a 13-pitch at-bat on a 95 mph sinker, and the game ended with a 3-6 double play.
- The Giants’ win extended their lead in the series and showed the impact of Schmitt’s performance, while the Phillies faced fan frustration over umpiring and maintained a 53-38 overall record this season.
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