Giants miss chances in 6-3 loss to Nationals, drop series
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 5:09 AM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
The San Francisco Giants lost to the Washington Nationals 6-3 on June 9, 2026, dropping their series. The Giants fell behind early after Luis Garcia Jr. hit a two-run home run in the first inning. Although the Giants reduced the deficit with a double from Jung Hoo Lee in the fifth, they struggled offensively, leaving 13 runners stranded. A rally in the seventh ended when a fly ball was caught with the bases loaded. With the defeat, the Giants will aim to salvage the series on June 10, with Robbie Ray slated to start against Foster Griffin.
- •Giants stranded 13 runners and went 3-for-12 with runners in scoring position.
- •Luis Garcia Jr. homered to give the Nationals an early 2-0 lead.
- •Jung Hoo Lee's double brought Giants within one run.
- •Robbie Ray is scheduled to start in the next game against Foster Griffin.
- •The loss marked the Giants' second consecutive defeat to the Nationals.
- 5:09 AMYahoo Sports — Giants Drop Series to Nationals After Missed Opportunities
"San Francisco Giants' missed scoring opportunities proved costly in a 6-3 loss to the Washington Nationals.
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