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Giants Lead 3-2; Game Resumes Wed After 473-Foot Homer

6/17/2026

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Summary

Baldwin Homers

The Braves–Giants game, suspended on June 17, 2026 with San Francisco leading 3-2, will resume Wednesday at 2 p.m.
Braves catcher Drake Baldwin, back from a 23-game oblique strain, hit a 473-foot solo homer, his 14th of the season.
Giants took a 3-2 lead after Bryce Eldridge’s bases-loaded walk and Matt Chapman’s sac fly, while Michael Harris II left with back tightness, prompting Walt Weiss to schedule a Wednesday evaluation.

Summary

Braves Delay Silence

Fans and reporters expressed strong frustration over the scarce communication during the rain delay.
The only public address announcement was a brief “Ladies and gentlemen, the Tomahawk Team!”
MLB.com listed the stoppage as an “on-field delay,” a label that differed from ESPN’s scoreboard, which marked it as “delayed.”
The Braves waited over an hour before issuing an official statement, saying they were awaiting a restart time.

History

Historical Context

The 1989 World Series pitted the San Francisco Giants against the Oakland Athletics when a 6.9-magnitude Loma Prieta quake struck at 5:04 p.m. PDT on October 17, halting Game 3 at Candlestick Park. Commissioner Peter Ueberroth ordered stadium inspections, forcing a ten-day postponement that ended on October 27. The event highlighted Bay Area seismic risk and the need for real-time crisis communication.

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Baldwin Homers

The Braves–Giants game, suspended on June 17, 2026 with San Francisco leading 3-2, will resume Wednesday at 2 p.m.
Braves catcher Drake Baldwin, back from a 23-game oblique strain, hit a 473-foot solo homer, his 14th of the season.
Giants took a 3-2 lead after Bryce Eldridge’s bases-loaded walk and Matt Chapman’s sac fly, while Michael Harris II left with back tightness, prompting Walt Weiss to schedule a Wednesday evaluation.

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