Robbie Ray Shines Again, Solidifying Trade Value With Stellar Outing
WHO:
MLB.com - Willy Adames could be questionable for the Giants’ upcoming series against the D-backs at Chase Field.
MLB.com - Casey Schmitt was a late scratch from starting in left field due to a viral illness.
MLB.com - Heliot Ramos was activated off the 10-day injured list on the same day he played as designated hitter.
MLB.com - Casey Schmitt was a late scratch from starting in left field due to a viral illness.
MLB.com - Willy Adames is likely to undergo an MRI exam on Monday in Arizona to determine the severity of his lower back injury.
MLB.com - Casey Schmitt was a late scratch from starting in left field due to a viral illness.
MLB.com - Robbie Ray, a 34-year-old veteran pitcher for the Giants.
MLB.com - Tony Vitello, manager of the Giants.
MLB.com - Willy Adames, shortstop for the Giants.
MLB.com - Chris Sale, left-handed pitcher for the Braves.
MLB.com - Luis Arraez, player for the Giants.
MLB.com - Heliot Ramos, player for the Giants.
MLB.com - Rafael Devers, player for the Giants.
MLB.com - Austin Riley, player for the Braves.
MLB.com - Matt Olson, player for the Braves.
MLB.com - Ozzie Albies, player for the Braves.
MLB.com - Caleb Kilian, closer for the Giants.
MLB.com - Casey Schmitt, player for the Giants.
MLB.com - Christian Koss, infielder for the Giants.
WHAT:
MLB.com - Adames stated, “My lower back has been bothering me for a few days. It just got locked up today in my first at-bat. It just stayed there. In my last at-bat, it just got worse.”
MLB.com - Schmitt will be an option to fill in at shortstop if Adames needs to miss time.
MLB.com - Robbie Ray has permitted only two unearned runs over his past three appearances.
MLB.com - Ray's pitch count was 95 after his eight-inning outing against the Braves, with 56 strikes thrown.
MLB.com - Adames stated, “My lower back has been bothering me for a few days. It just got locked up today in my first at-bat. It just stayed there. In my last at-bat, it just got worse.”
MLB.com - Schmitt will be an option to fill in at shortstop if Adames needs to miss time, and the Giants could also recall infielder Christian Koss.
MLB.com - Robbie Ray allowed only one unearned run over eight innings in a game against the Braves, leading the Giants to a 3-2 victory.
MLB.com - Ray improved to 4-0 with a 1.36 ERA over five starts in June.
MLB.com - Ray became the first Giants pitcher since Matt Cain to allow no earned runs over a three-game span.
MLB.com - The Giants secured a winning homestand with a record of 4-2 against the A's and Braves.
MLB.com - The Giants have won back-to-back series for the first time since April 17-26.
MLB.com - Willy Adames left the game with lower back spasms and was replaced by Casey Schmitt.
MLB.com - Adames is likely to undergo an MRI exam to determine the severity of his injury.
MLB.com - The Giants are preparing for a six-game road trip through Arizona and Colorado.
WHERE:
MLB.com - The game took place at Oracle Park in San Francisco.
MLB.com - The Giants will play their next series at Chase Field in Arizona.
WHEN:
MLB.com - Adames is likely to undergo an MRI exam on Monday in Arizona to determine the severity of his injury.
MLB.com - The Aug. 3 Trade Deadline is approaching.
WHY:
MLB.com - Manager Tony Vitello noted that Ray's increased use of his sinker has led to more early contact in at-bats, allowing him to pitch deeper into games.
MLB.com - Ray's performance is significant as he is an impending free agent and expected to draw interest from other teams.
HOW:
MLB.com - Koss started a rehab assignment in the Arizona Complex League last week and should be available to join the team at Chase Field on Monday if needed.
MLB.com - Adames stated he had been dealing with back issues since the previous series against the A's, which worsened during the game against the Braves.
MLB.com - Koss started a rehab assignment in the Arizona Complex League last week and should be available to join the team at Chase Field if needed.
MLB.com - Ray utilized his sinker (38%), changeup (26%), and slider (23%) more frequently than his four-seam fastball (7%) against the Braves.
MLB.com - The Giants scored their runs with the help of defensive errors by the Braves.
Willy Adames may be questionable for the Giants' upcoming series against the D-backs at Chase Field due to a lower back issue that worsened during his last at-bat. Casey Schmitt, who was a late scratch from starting in left field because of a viral illness, could step in at shortstop if Adames needs to miss time. Adames is expected to undergo an MRI exam on Monday in Arizona to assess the severity of his injury, while Koss, who started a rehab assignment in the Arizona Complex League last week, should be available to join the team if needed.