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Giants Turn to Houser in Game 2 After 9-Run Loss

5/23/2026

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Houser Starts

The San Francisco Giants will start right-hander Adrian Houser in Game 2 against the Chicago White Sox.
The Giants gave up nine runs in Friday night’s opener as the White Sox surged.
Houser comes in with a 2-4 record, a 5.25 ERA, and a recent six-inning, one-run effort.
San Francisco hopes he can curb the White Sox’s frequent home-run power.

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Bericoto Promoted

Giants placed outfielder Jung Hoo Lee on the 10-day injured list with a back strain, backdated to May 19.
Outfielder Heliot Ramos received a PRP injection for a strained right quad and will miss several weeks.
Victor Bericoto was promoted from Triple-A Sacramento after posting a .804 OPS with six home runs in 43 games.
Manager Tony Vitello said Bericoto could start Sunday against a left-handed pitcher.

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White Sox Outpace

The White Sox outpace the Giants with a wRC+ of 105 versus 89 and 3.8 fWAR from pitching compared with 2.3.
Manager Max Will Venable has led Chicago to a 16-10 record since Munetaka Murakami arrived, reversing the 101-loss 2022 season.
Chris Getz, promoted to senior vice president and GM on August 31 2023, previously built the 2017 top-ranked farm system.

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Antonacci Hit Twice

Sam Antonacci was hit twice in one inning, his 10th HBP of the season and the first White Sox player ever.
Manager Will Venable praised Antonacci’s willingness to “stand in there” despite the risk.
Chicago has won nine of its last twelve games, staying 3.5 games behind the AL Central leader while holding second place in the AL Wild Card race.

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Houser Starts

The San Francisco Giants will start right-hander Adrian Houser in Game 2 against the Chicago White Sox.
The Giants gave up nine runs in Friday night’s opener as the White Sox surged.
Houser comes in with a 2-4 record, a 5.25 ERA, and a recent six-inning, one-run effort.
San Francisco hopes he can curb the White Sox’s frequent home-run power.

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