Trending Now - Giants' Near-perfect Game Falls Short Against Brewers
WHO:
San Francisco Giants, Milwaukee Brewers, Robbie Ray (Giants pitcher), Gregory Santos (Giants reliever), Tony Vitello (Giants manager), Hayden Birdsong (Giants pitcher), Cooper Pratt (Brewers player), Blake Burke (Brewers player), Pat Murphy (Brewers manager), Maria Guardado (reporter), Adam McCalvy (reporter).
WHAT:
The Giants achieved a 7-1 victory over the Brewers, coming within one out of a combined perfect game.
Robbie Ray pitched five perfect innings, striking out eight batters and throwing 64 pitches.
The Giants improved their Cactus League record to 16-6-1, the best in the league.
Gregory Santos walked Cooper Pratt with two outs in the ninth inning, breaking up the perfect game.
Blake Burke hit an RBI double, scoring the Brewers' only run.
Hayden Birdsong's MRI revealed a Grade 2 right forearm strain and a sprained ulnar collateral ligament.
WHERE:
Scottsdale Stadium, Scottsdale, Arizona.
WHEN:
The game took place on Sunday, March 15th, 2026.
Birdsong's injury was reported on March 15th, 2026.
WHY:
The Giants' strong performance was attributed to Robbie Ray's dominant pitching, which set the tone for the game.
Birdsong's injury occurred after he felt a pop in his elbow while pitching against the Guardians.
HOW:
Ray's pitching was characterized by a "flow state," allowing him to perform without overthinking.
The Giants utilized a combination of pitchers, including Carson Seymour, Tristan Beck, and Matt Gage, to maintain the perfect game bid.
(UPDATED March 16, 2026 03:54 UTC)
In a stunning display of pitching, the San Francisco Giants defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 7-1 on Sunday, coming within one out of a combined perfect game at Scottsdale Stadium in Arizona. Robbie Ray led the charge with five perfect innings, striking out eight batters, while Gregory Santos broke up the perfect game by walking Cooper Pratt in the ninth. Unfortunately for the Giants, Hayden Birdsong was diagnosed with a Grade 2 right forearm strain after feeling a pop in his elbow during a previous game against the Guardians.