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Giants struggle offensively in extra innings loss to Tigers

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 1:32 AM

Last updated Aug 10, 2026

Giants struggle offensively in extra innings loss to Tigers

Summary

On August 9, 2026, the San Francisco Giants lost to the Detroit Tigers 3-1 in extra innings after a strong but unsupported performance from pitcher Logan Webb at Oracle Park. Webb pitched eight innings with a high strike percentage but received little run support as the Giants managed only one run across their last 21 innings in the series. The offensive struggle was compounded by errors in the field, contributing to missed opportunities. The Giants fell to the third consecutive series loss after winning the opener but failing to secure wins in the following games.

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By the Numbers

•Giants lose 3-1 to Tigers in extra innings on August 9.
•Logan Webb allows one run over eight innings pitched.
•Giants score only one run in last 21 innings of the series.
•Third series in a row where Giants win opener but lose the subsequent games.
•Errors by defense contribute to the missed scoring opportunities.

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1:32 AMYahoo Sports — Pitching duel won by Webb, game lost by offense

What they're saying

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For the third consecutive series, the Giants have won the opener and lost the last two. While quality pitching, along with some shoddy defense, couldn’t sustain itself over the entire game on Saturday, blame for Sunday’s extra inning 3-1 loss rests solely on the shoulders of San Francisco’s hitters. After Willy Adames’s 5th inning solo […]
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