San Francisco Giants broadcaster and former MLB pitcher Mike Krukow called the new "torpedo" bats from the Yankees "genius" and expects all hitters to try them.
The San Francisco Giants did not throw their closer out to finish a close game against the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday afternoon, which raised some suspicions. Giants manager Bob Melvin revealed after the game that new closer Ryan Walker had been dealing with a back injury that kept him out of the game,
Cincinnati's Matt McLain hit his 2nd homer in as many days, and Nick Martinez was perfect for four-plus innings. But not perfect enough in a 6-3 loss.
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Strand hit a go-ahead solo homer, Matt McLain had two extra-base hits and an RBI and the Cincinnati Reds spoiled the San Francisco debut of three-time Cy Young Award winner Justin Verlander, beating the Giants 3-2.
Lee Jung-hoo of the San Francisco Giants runs to first base for an infield single against the Cincinnati Reds during the teams' Major League Baseball regular-season game at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on March 30, 2025, in this Associated Press photo. (Yonhap)