Giants sweep doubleheader against Braves with power hitting
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 2:32 AM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
The San Francisco Giants recorded a doubleheader sweep over the Atlanta Braves in Atlanta on June 17. They won the first game 7-2 and the nightcap 7-5, showcasing a powerful offense that included multiple home runs. Luis Arraez, who hit a rare homer, contributed significantly with four RBIs, while Bryce Eldridge and Willy Adames also homered during the day. Giants pitching limited the Braves to just two runs across the first 16 innings. Carson Whisenhunt made an effective spot start in the second game, allowing two runs over five-plus innings.
- •Giants hit six home runs during the doubleheader.
- •Robbie Ray pitched 6 ⅓ scoreless innings in the first game.
- •Arraez recorded a season-high four RBIs in the doubleheader.
- •Carson Whisenhunt allowed two runs in his first start.
- •Braves had the best record in MLB before the doubleheader.
- 2:32 AMYahoo Sports — Giants ride power surge to doubleheader sweep over Braves
"So homer-happy were the Giants on Wednesday that even Luis Arraez got in on the power party aided by the balmy conditions in the Braves’ bandbox.
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