Giants edge Astros 6-3 in extra innings as Gilbert belts a 407-foot homer
The San Francisco Giants defeated the Houston Astros 6-3 in ten innings, highlighted by Drew Gilbert's seventh-inning solo home run.
At Oracle Park, the San Francisco Giants secured a 6-3 victory over the Houston Astros in a ten-inning contest, witnessed by 28,070 fans. Right-hander Blade Tidwell opened for the Giants, pitching 5.2 innings, striking out six batters, and surrendering a single earned run on four hits and one walk. Drew Gilbert, playing center field, went 1-for-3 and delivered a 407-foot solo home run in the seventh inning, plus a sacrifice fly that drove in Bryce Eldridge in the fourth.
The Astros managed four groundouts and seven flyouts against Tidwell. The series continues with Game 2 set for Tuesday at 9:45 p.m. EDT and the finale on Wednesday at 3:45 p.m. EDT.
Why it matters
The win gives the Giants an early series lead and showcases a key offensive performance by Drew Gilbert.
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