San Francisco Giants secure 8-2 victory over Colorado Rockies
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 4:36 AM
Last updated Jul 10, 2026
The San Francisco Giants defeated the Colorado Rockies 8-2 on July 9 at Oracle Park. Despite holding a 4-2 lead after Ryan Feltner’s departure, the Rockies' bullpen faltered, allowing four runs in the eighth inning. Casey Whisenhunt pitched 5.2 innings for the Giants, giving up two earned runs, while Willy Adames hit a three-run homer. The Rockies' lineup struggled offensively, failing to capitalize on scoring opportunities. The teams will face off again in the second game of their four-game series on July 10.
- •Giants score four runs in the eighth inning.
- •Casey Whisenhunt records a solid start for the Giants.
- •Rockies reliever TJ Shook gives up five straight hits.
- •Willy Adames hits a three-run homer for the Giants.
- •Second game of the series is scheduled for July 10.
- 4:36 AMYahoo Sports — Giants End Up on Winning End Against Rockies
"Hitting just wasn't there and the Colorado Rockies' bullpen was a bit shaky. The San Francisco Giants took advantage to post an 8-2 victory.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- MLB•Jul 11, 2026, 6:33 AMRockies rally in ninth, survive Giants’ comeback bid for 4-3 win
- MLB•Jul 11, 2026, 6:08 AMGiants Blow Late Lead, Drop 4-3 Decision to Rockies
- MLB•Jul 11, 2026, 5:54 AMDodgers’ Bullpen Implodes After Shohei Ohtani Scratch
- MLB•Jul 11, 2026, 5:54 AMDespite knee injury, Shohei Ohtani hits leadoff home run in Dodgers’ loss
- MLB•Jul 11, 2026, 5:27 AMBullpen game marred by sloppy defense
- MLB•Jul 11, 2026, 5:12 AMDiamondbacks shake off Ohtani's leadoff homer to rout the Dodgers 9-3
