Giants drop game to Astros after late-game rally

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 5:47 AM

Last updated Aug 11, 2026

Giants drop game to Astros after late-game rally
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The San Francisco Giants faced the Houston Astros at Oracle Park on August 10, 2026, ultimately falling 6-3 in extra innings. Despite an impressive performance from starter Blade Tidwell and home runs from Jung Hoo Lee and Drew Gilbert, a late-game rally by Houston proved decisive. Tidwell allowed just one run over 5⅔ innings. In the ninth, a two-out single from Cam Smith tied the game before the Astros scored three in the 10th to secure the victory. Manager Tony Vitello highlighted the learning opportunities for younger players during critical game situations. The Giants will look to regroup as they continue their season.

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  • Tidwell allows one run in 5⅔ innings.
  • Lee and Gilbert hit home runs for San Francisco.
  • Astros tie game in the ninth, score three in the tenth.
  • Giants continue to assess younger players during games.
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  • 5:47 AMYahoo SportsPositive signs for Giants before late-game letdown leads to loss
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San Francisco Giants starter Blade Tidwell was impressive after a slow start and outfielders Jung Hoo Lee and Drew Gilbert homered before Houston rallied to win at Oracle Park on Monday.

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