Drew Gilbert homers as Giants open series against Astros
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 1:01 PM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
The San Francisco Giants hosted the Houston Astros on August 10, 2026, in a three-game series opener at Oracle Park. Houston currently leads the game 6-3 in the 10th inning, with 28,070 fans in attendance. Blade Tidwell pitched for the Giants, striking out six over 5.2 innings, allowing one run from four hits. Drew Gilbert made an impact, hitting a solo home run in the seventh inning and a sacrifice fly in the fourth. The teams will meet again for Game 2 on August 11 at 9:45 p.m. EDT.
- •Giants play Astros in a three-game series at Oracle Park.
- •Blade Tidwell pitched 5.2 innings with one earned run.
- •Drew Gilbert hit a 407-foot home run in the seventh inning.
- •Game 2 is scheduled for August 11 at 9:45 p.m. EDT.
- 1:01 PMYahoo Sports — Drew Gilbert hits home run, Blade Tidwell starts for Giants
"Two former Vols start in San Francisco-Houston series opener.
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