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Giants Blast Dodgers 9-3, Devers Leads Offense

5/12/2026

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Summary

Giants Triumph

Giants beat Dodgers 9-3 on May 11, 2026, opening a four-game series.
Rafael Devers homered and drew a bases-loaded walk, while Willy Adames added two-run and three-run singles.
Max Muncy supplied both Dodgers runs with a solo home run and an RBI single.
Roki Sasaki allowed three runs on six hits in 5 1/3 innings, dropping Los Angeles to 24-17 and behind San Diego.

Summary

Rodríguez Walk-off

Manager Tony Vitello called the walk-off win a “team-builder” and said the Giants must stick together after snapping a three-series losing streak.
The day after trading catcher Patrick Bailey to Cleveland, rookie catcher Jesús Rodríguez entered and delivered the decisive walk-off single.
The victory halted a three-game road skid and set the tone for a 10-game road trip against the Dodgers, Athletics and Diamondbacks.

History

Historical Context

The World Series Game 6 in 1975 featured Carlton Fisk’s walk-off home run for Boston, a moment that reshaped TV sports coverage. The today's San Francisco Giants’ walk-off single by rookie catcher Jesús Rodríguez ended a three-game road skid, echoing Fisk’s clutch legacy and sparking momentum for the NL West race.

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Giants Triumph

Giants beat Dodgers 9-3 on May 11, 2026, opening a four-game series.
Rafael Devers homered and drew a bases-loaded walk, while Willy Adames added two-run and three-run singles.
Max Muncy supplied both Dodgers runs with a solo home run and an RBI single.
Roki Sasaki allowed three runs on six hits in 5 1/3 innings, dropping Los Angeles to 24-17 and behind San Diego.

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