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Giants top Astros 4-1 with rookies Eldridge and Whisenhunt shining

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 4:44 AM

Last updated Aug 12, 2026

Giants top Astros 4-1 with rookies Eldridge and Whisenhunt shining

Summary

The San Francisco Giants defeated the Houston Astros 4-1 on Tuesday night as rookies Bryce Eldridge and Carson Whisenhunt played pivotal roles. Eldridge hit a home run, while Whisenhunt pitched 5 2/3 innings and overcame early challenges to earn his third win of the season. The Astros initially took a 1-0 lead with a sacrifice fly in the second inning, but the Giants rallied with four runs over the next four innings. Houston struggled offensively, managing only one run despite loading the bases multiple times. The teams meet again in the series finale on Wednesday.

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Status Watch

•Bryce Eldridge hit his 12th home run of the season.
•Carson Whisenhunt improved to 3-3 after pitching effectively.
•Yordan Alvarez had a sacrifice fly for Houston's only run.
•The Giants scored four unanswered runs after falling behind early.
•The teams will face off again tomorrow in the series finale.

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4:44 AMYahoo Sports — Rookies Bryce Eldridge and Carson Whisenhunt lead the Giants past the Astros, 4-1

What they're saying

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Bryce Eldridge homered, fellow rookie Carson Whisenhunt pitched 5 2/3 innings after working out of two early bases-loaded jams and the San Francisco Giants beat the Houston Astros 4-1 on Tuesday night. Jose Altuve was hit by a pitch from Whisenhunt (3-3) to load the bases with one out in the first. Altuve stayed in the game but did not return for the bottom of the second inning with what the team said was a left foot contusion.
— Yahoo Sports

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