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Giants power up against Reds in ongoing series finale

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 10:42 PM

Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Giants power up against Reds in ongoing series finale

Summary

The San Francisco Giants lead the Cincinnati Reds in their series finale on August 26, highlighted by a sixth-inning two-run home run from Shay Whitcomb. Reds analyst Jeff Brantley noted that the Giants' performance felt reminiscent of a Triple-A matchup, as they capitalized on the Reds' struggles. Rafael Devers homered in each game of the series, intensifying the Reds' difficult experience in San Francisco. Play-by-play announcer John Sadak described the series as demoralizing for the Reds.

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By the Numbers

•Shay Whitcomb hits a two-run homer in the sixth inning.
•Jeff Brantley compares Giants to a Triple-A team.
•Rafael Devers homers in all three games against the Reds.
•The Reds struggle throughout the series in San Francisco.
•Play-by-play announcer describes this series as a nightmare for the Reds.

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10:42 PMYahoo Sports — Reds losing to basically Triple-A Sacramento vs Giants | Jeff Brantley

What they're saying

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"I'd think the San Francisco Giants have got to be happy," Reds analyst Jeff Brantley said. "They basically brought their team up from Sacramento."
— Yahoo Sports

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