Giants drop fourth straight as Wilkinson suffers first loss against Red Sox
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 10:09 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
Matt 'Tugboat' Wilkinson suffered his first MLB loss as the San Francisco Giants fell to the Boston Red Sox 5-4 on August 23. Despite leading 3-0 early, the Giants allowed four earned runs to the Red Sox, who capitalized on errors and strong hitting. San Francisco's offense briefly thrived, with notable contributions from Bryce Eldridge and Jonah Cox, but could not maintain their lead. The Giants continue their youth movement amid a challenging season.
- •Giants lead 3-0 after two innings before losing.
- •Wilkinson pitched nearly four innings, allowing four earned runs.
- •Boston scored five runs on eleven hits against San Francisco.
- •Eldridge and Cox combined for four of the Giants' eight hits.
- •San Francisco's struggles extend their losing streak.
- 10:09 PMYahoo Sports — Wilkinson Suffers First MLB Loss as Giants Drop Fourth Straight
"The Boston Red Sox overcame an early three-run deficit to take down Matt 'Tugboat' Wilkinson and the San Francisco Giants.
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