Giants face Guardians in series opener with Whisenhunt on the mound
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 10:10 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
The San Francisco Giants are set to begin a three-game road series against the Cleveland Guardians today at 3:40 p.m. PT at Progressive Field. Left-hander Carson Whisenhunt, with a 6.11 ERA, will pitch for the Giants. He is coming off a solid performance in a 4-1 victory over the Houston Astros. The Guardians will counter with left-hander Foster Griffin, sporting a 3.25 ERA, fresh off a 6-4 win against the Detroit Tigers. Both teams are looking to improve their standings as the regular season progresses.
- •Giants enter the series with a record of 51-73.
- •Guardians are currently 60-65 in the standings.
- •Carson Whisenhunt starts for the Giants, facing Foster Griffin of the Guardians.
- •Game starts at 3:40 p.m. PT at Progressive Field.
- •Whisenhunt aims for consistency following a strong performance against the Astros.
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