Full Breakdown
Giants Blank Braves 5-0 Behind Logan Webb's Dominant Pitching and Rafael Devers' Two Homers
6/28/2026, 1:36:35 PM
Game Summary
On Saturday, June 26, 2026, the San Francisco Giants defeated the Atlanta Braves 5–0 at Oracle Park. Logan Webb started for the Giants, allowing one hit, walking two batters, and striking out six over seven innings. Rafael Devers supplied the offense with two home runs—a solo shot in the second inning and a three-run blast in the third—driving in four runs and reaching 800 career RBIs. The bullpen, represented by Ryan Walker and Sam Hentges, each retired three batters to preserve the shutout. Atlanta’s starter Bryce Elder surrendered five earned runs on five hits in four innings.
Season Context
The win moved the Giants to a 34-48 record, preventing the club from falling 16 games under .500 for the first time since 2018. Webb improved to 5-5 on the season and now holds a 5-1 record against Atlanta. In contrast, the Braves entered the game amid a pitching slump; Elder’s last three starts produced a 12.21 ERA, and his past six outings yielded an 8.70 ERA with 44 hits allowed.
Key Players
- Logan Webb – Right-handed starter for San Francisco, delivered a near-no-hit performance.
- Rafael Devers – Three-time All-Star, recorded his 800th career RBI during the game.
- Bryce Elder – Atlanta’s left-handed starter, struggled with command and pitch effectiveness.
- Mauricio Dubón – Produced a one-out double for the Braves, his sole hit of the game.
- Chris Sale – Scheduled to start the series finale for Atlanta (8-5, 2.14 ERA).
- Robbie Ray – Scheduled to start the series finale for San Francisco (6-6, 3.70 ERA).
Statistical Highlights
- Final score: Giants 5, Braves 0.
- Webb: 7 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 6 K, 2 BB.
- Devers: 2 HR, 4 RBI, 800 career RBIs.
- Elder: 4 IP, 5 ER, 5 H, 2 BB; 12.21 ERA over his last three starts, 8.70 ERA over his last six.
- Giants’ record improved to 34-48; Webb’s record vs the Braves now 5-1.
Official Statements & Responses
After the loss, Bryce Elder acknowledged his ineffective pitching, describing the outing as a continuation of a difficult stretch and emphasizing the need to refine his approach.
Verbatim Quotes
> “I guess when it rains it pours,” Elder said. “I didn’t think I had very good pitches there in the second, kind of got behind some. And then in the third, borderline, foul-ball homer right there. Obviously, Devers put a pretty good swing on it and hit off the foul pole. I just wasn’t very good. Just kind of grinding and you gotta figure out how to be better.” — Bryce Elder, Atlanta Braves pitcher
Impact and Implications
Webb’s dominant outing helped the Giants avoid a historically low win total, reinforcing his role as a reliable starter despite limited run support throughout the season. Elder’s continued struggles underscore the Braves’ reliance on upcoming veteran Chris Sale to stabilize the rotation.
What’s Next
The series finale on Sunday will feature Braves left-hander Chris Sale (8-5, 2.14 ERA) against Giants left-hander Robbie Ray (6-6, 3.70 ERA).
