Bryce Eldridge hits first career Splash Hit for Giants against Rockies
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 7:18 AM
Last updated Jul 10, 2026
Bryce Eldridge of the San Francisco Giants hit his first career home run into McCovey Cove during a game against the Colorado Rockies on July 9, 2026. The solo homer in the fourth inning tied the game and sparked a rally, leading the Giants to score seven unanswered runs, eventually winning 8-2. Eldridge's home run was the first Splash Hit for the Giants in 2026 and the 33rd in team history. The Giants' offense featured multiple contributions, including four doubles and three homers. They capitalized on solid pitching from Carson Whisenhunt, who earned the win in his second start of the year.
- •Eldridge's home run measured 394 feet and hit McCovey Cove.
- •The Giants scored eight runs with contributions from multiple players.
- •Carson Whisenhunt earned the win, pitching 5.2 innings.
- •The Giants have 33 Splash Hits in their history, marking a notable team record.
- •This was the first Splash Hit for the Giants since September 2025.
- 7:18 AMYahoo Sports — Bryce splash!
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- MLB•Jul 10, 2026, 4:52 AMBryce Eldridge slugs first career Splash Hit in Giants’ win over Rockies
- MLB•Jul 10, 2026, 4:51 AMWilli Castro homers early, but Rockies offense falls silent in 8-2 loss to Giants
- MLB•Jul 10, 2026, 4:44 AMGiants beat the Rockies 8-2 to start a 4-game series
- MLB•Jul 10, 2026, 4:36 AMGiants End Up on Winning End Against Rockies
- MLB•Jul 10, 2026, 4:06 AMMookie Betts Sends Clear Message About Dave Roberts’ Future With the Dodgers
- MLB•Jul 10, 2026, 2:27 AMGiants' ace Logan Webb deletes X account after bitter exchanges with reporter, fans
