News - Giants Aim to Extend Winning Streak Against Orioles

The San Francisco Giants are aiming to continue their recent success after recovering from an early-season slump. Initially struggling with just one run across their first three games, they have bounced back with three consecutive wins, scoring a total of 17 runs. As they strive for a fourth straight victory, the Giants will again face the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday, with their ace pitcher Logan Webb on the mound. In their recent 6-3 victory over Baltimore, the Giants showcased their offensive strength with 12 hits. Willy Adames and Jung Hoo Lee added to their home run totals, while Casey Schmitt stood out. Schmitt, who had previously struggled with extra-base hits, notched three doubles, scored twice, and contributed an RBI, marking a standout performance reminiscent of Donovan Solano's in July 2020. "Winning boosts our confidence immensely," Schmitt remarked. "We're concentrating on playing fundamentally sound baseball and enjoying ourselves. When you focus on that, everything else falls into place." Landen Roupp delivered a solid pitching performance, allowing just one run over six innings, including a crucial strikeout against Pete Alonso that preserved the Giants' lead. The Giants expanded their lead in the fourth inning. After Schmitt's leadoff double, he scored on Heliot Ramos's single, and Ramos subsequently scored on Adames's double, further extending the Giants' lead. Baltimore's Pete Alonso, a high-profile acquisition known for his powerful hitting, has struggled to find his groove, batting just .176 with limited recent success. Acknowledging his slow start, Alonso is determined to improve. Webb will make his second career start at Camden Yards, seeking his first win against the Orioles. Although his previous start in the stadium last season ended in a no-decision, he showed strong strikeout capabilities. Baltimore, eager to bounce back from their recent loss and end the Giants' three-game winning streak, will depend on seasoned pitcher Chris Bassitt. Bassitt has a history of success against the Giants, including pitching a shutout against them in a previous game while with Toronto.