The San Francisco Giants have been on a remarkable run of resiliency, pulling off three consecutive road game comebacks in dramatic fashion. After clawing out of a 6-2 hole in the eighth inning, the Giants made history by becoming only the second major league club since 1900 to win three consecutive road games in which they trailed by at least four runs.
Manager Bob Melvin praised his team’s fighting spirit, saying, “When we get guys on base there’s just a really good feeling in the dugout that someone’s going to come up with a big hit.” This mentality has propelled the Giants to seven wins in their last eight games, bringing them back to a .500 record for the first time since the start of the season.
The game against the New York Mets on Friday saw Thairo Estrada, Matt Chapman, and Patrick Bailey lead the charge with clutch hits, including Bailey’s first career grand slam. The Mets mounted a late rally, but Giants pitcher Camilo Doval shut them down with a game-saving strikeout and a spectacular defensive play by Chapman to secure the win.
Chapman, known for his defensive prowess, described the final play as the most excited he’s ever been on the field. Bailey echoed the sentiment, calling it one of the best plays he’s ever seen. The Giants’ resilience and never-say-die attitude have not only impressed fans but also made them a force to be reckoned with in the league.