July 6th 2024.
Kyle Harrison made his return to the mound on Saturday in Cleveland, after nearly a month of being sidelined due to a sprained ankle. As a graduate of De La Salle High, he was eager to prove himself, but things didn't go as planned. Harrison struggled in the first inning, putting San Francisco in a four-run deficit. Despite a late comeback effort, the Giants ultimately fell 5-4 to the AL Central-leading Guardians.
Pitching for the first time since June 10, Harrison seemed to be feeling the effects of his time off. In his 3 ⅓ innings on the mound, he allowed four hits and four runs, also walking four batters. It was clear that he was a bit rusty, as he had not been able to participate in any rehab games before being thrown into the game on Saturday. Despite his struggles, Giants' manager Bob Melvin remained optimistic, noting that Harrison showed improvement towards the end of his outing.
Meanwhile, the Giants' offense had multiple chances to score and potentially take the lead, but they couldn't seem to convert. They finished the game with a disappointing 1 for 13 record with runners in scoring position. However, there were a few bright spots, including Jorge Soler's performance as a leadoff hitter, going 1 for 3 with a double and drawing two walks. Tyler Fitzgerald also had a strong game, with a crucial single that brought in two runs.
On the other side, Fremont native Steven Kwan had a solid game for Cleveland, going 2 for 4 with a solo home run. The Guardians' manager, Stephen Vogt, made the decision to pull starting pitcher Logan Allen in the fifth inning, after Heliot Ramos' single prompted a pitching change. The Giants took advantage of the new pitcher, Scott Barlow, and managed to score three runs in the inning.
Despite their late rally, the Giants were unable to overcome the early lead that Cleveland had established. In the end, the Guardians came out on top with a final score of 5-4. For Harrison, it was a tough outing, but he remained positive and acknowledged that he would likely improve in his next start.
The Giants will have one more chance to take on Cleveland before heading into a six-game homestand leading up to the All-Star break. Right-handed pitcher Hayden Birdsong is expected to start for the Giants on Sunday. As they reflect on their 44-46 record and 3-2 performance on the road this week, the team will be looking to finish on a high note before returning to Oracle Park.
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