Giants fall to Astros 2-1 despite strong start from Adrian Houser
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 11:42 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
The San Francisco Giants lost to the Houston Astros 2-1 at Oracle Park on August 12, 2026. Adrian Houser, pitching for the first time since June, delivered six innings with five strikeouts, but the bullpen faltered. Victor Bericoto’s early RBI single provided San Francisco its only run, but a misplay in the seventh allowed Houston to capitalize and take the lead. The loss marked San Francisco's 71st defeat of the season as they missed opportunities to extend the game late.
- •Giants scored first with an RBI single from Victor Bericoto.
- •Adrian Houser pitched six innings, allowing only two runs.
- •A misplayed fly ball contributed to the Astros' comeback.
- •Willy Adames left the game with an injury.
- •Josh Hader secured his 17th save for Houston.
- 11:42 PMYahoo Sports — Giants waste strong Adrian Houser effort in 2-1 loss to Astros
"Victor Bericoto delivered the Giants and Astros’ first runs in a frustrating 2-1 defeat
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