Resilient SF Giants Weather D.C. Storm(s), Rise Above .500

The San Francisco Giants pulled off a dramatic win in Washington D.C., overcoming two rain delays and a blown save by closer Camilo Doval. Despite the challenges, the resilient Giants clawed their way back, securing a marathon victory and pushing their record above .500. The win was a testament to their determination, as they continue to fight for a playoff spot. The Giants now face a critical question: should they consider making a change at closer? Camilo Doval has struggled with command all season, walking far too many batters. In consecutive games, he’s allowed multiple walks with a three-run lead, narrowly escaping disaster once but surrendering a game-tying three-run homer the second time. With the playoffs in sight, the Giants may need to re-evaluate their bullpen strategy to secure more reliable late-game performances. As the Giants prepare for their upcoming schedule, they find themselves just three games out of a playoff spot with less than two months remaining in the season. They face the Detroit Tigers this weekend, a scrappy team but one the Giants should be able to win a series against. Following that, they’ll take on the Atlanta Braves, a strong team that has recently fallen out of playoff contention and is now a direct competitor in the wild card race. The upcoming games will be crucial for San Francisco’s playoff push. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOSFGiants?sid=YouTube Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnMLB The best daily San Francisco Giants podcast. Whether the Giants are winning championships or retooling for another title run, Locked On Giants host Ben Kaspick—a lifelong Giants fan and former contributor for RotoGraphs and Beyond the Box Score—breaks down every game, rumor, and transaction in a way that's data-driven and rational but also simple, passionate, and accessible to all. Follow Ben Kaspick on Twitter, where he’ll be sharing the latest news about the San Francisco Giants and talking with fans. On Twitter: https://twitter.com/BenKaspick #SFGiants #FirstListen Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Liquid IV No more thirsty summers when you indulge in hydration with Liquid I.V. Get 20% off your first order of Liquid I.V. when you go to LIQUIDIV.COM and use code MLB at checkout. SupplyHouse SupplyHouse.com is the reliable way to get parts fast. Shop for your next plumbing, h-vac, or electrical job and get fast shipping from coast to coast. Booking.com The right stay can make you a fan of any US city - even your rival’s. Book today on Booking.com on the site or in the Booking.com app! Booking.com, Booking dot YEAH! PrizePicks Go to https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONMLB and use code lockedonmlb for a first deposit match up to $100! eBay Motors From brakes to exhaust kits and beyond, eBay Motors has over 122 million parts to keep your ride-or-die alive. With all the parts you need at the prices you want, it’s easy to bring home that big win. Keep your ride-or-die alive at EbayMotors.com . Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. FanDuel FanDuel, America’s Number One Sportsbook. As playoffs wind down, the sports stop sporting like we want them to. But this summer, FanDuel is hooking up ALL CUSTOMERS with a boost or a bonus, DAILY! That’s right, there’s something for everyone, every day, all summer long! Visit FANDUEL.COM/LOCKEDON and add a big win to your summer bucket list! FANDUEL DISCLAIMER : 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.