Offensive fireworks for the Giants
San Francisco turned the ballpark into a home‑run gallery on a crisp September evening. The first spark came right away when Rafael Devers belted a 397‑foot two‑run blast to right, pushing the score to 2‑0 and marking his 30th long ball of the season. That early pop set the tone for a night where every big‑hit hitter got a turn.
After a quiet middle innings, the Giants exploded in the fifth. Schmitt opened the rally with a solo shot to left‑center, a clean 392‑foot drive that gave the crowd a 3‑1 edge. Not to be outdone, Flores followed with a 385‑foot two‑run homer to left, stretching the lead to 5‑1. The sequence highlighted San Francisco’s depth: three different players, three different spots in the lineup, all delivering the most valuable hits.
When the Rockies threatened in the bottom half of the fifth, the Giants’ bullpen held firm. Later, in the eighth inning, veteran outfielder Bailey added insurance with a 392‑foot two‑run blast to right field. That final surge made the scoreboard read 7‑4, a margin that would hold.
Overall, the Giants’ offensive line went 14‑for‑27 with four homers, eight RBIs, and three runs scored on errors. Their ability to string together extra‑base hits in key moments was the difference between a close game and a clear win.
Rockies’ bright spots amid the loss
Colorado didn’t just roll over. Hunter Goodman was the standout, slipping into the game and finishing 3‑for‑4 with a 440‑foot two‑run homer that tied the game at 5‑5 in the seventh. He also collected two RBI singles, driving in Freeman and Ritter, and kept the Rockies within striking distance throughout.
Goodman’s seventh‑inning blast was the longest hit of the night, and it sparked a brief rally that threatened to flip the momentum. Unfortunately for the Rockies, the Giants answered back before the inning could end, and the gap never truly closed.
The Rockies’ overall line read 9‑for‑26 with one homer, five RBIs, and a handful of solid defensive plays. However, their pitching staff struggled to keep the ball in the park. Colorado allowed four runs on ten hits, and the bullpen surrendered a crucial two‑run homer in the eighth.
Despite the loss, the Rockies’ record now sits at 39‑100, a tough season that has forced the front office to look toward rebuilding and player development. Goodman’s performance, though, offers a silver lining: a young hitter proving he can deliver power in high‑pressure moments.
On the Giants’ side, the win moved them to 70‑69 overall and 35‑35 on the road, nudging them back above the .500 mark. Reliever Ryan Walker sealed the ninth, fanning two batters and keeping the door shut despite a few shaky defensive plays behind him. With the season entering its final stretch, San Francisco appears to be gathering steam for a possible playoff push, while Colorado plans to finish the year focusing on growth and future talent.
