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Roupp's stellar pitching, Schmitt's 3-run homer propel Giants to 6-3 win over Marlins
TL;DR
Landen Roupp pitched 7 2/3 innings, allowing only two hits, while Casey Schmitt hit a three-run homer to lead the Giants to a 6-3 victory over the Marlins. This win marks the Giants' third consecutive series win and their seventh victory in the last ten games.
Key points
- Landen Roupp pitched 7 2/3 innings with two hits allowed
- Casey Schmitt hit a three-run homer in the game
- Giants won 6-3 against the Marlins
- Giants have won three consecutive series
- Roupp improved his record to 5-1
Landen RouppCasey SchmittGraham PauleyHeriberto Hernandez
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Landen Roupp held Miami to two hits in 7 2/3 innings and Casey Schmitt hit a go-ahead home run for the second straight game as the San Francisco Giants beat the Marlins 6-3 on Sunday.
The Giants have won three consecutive series and seven of their past 10 games.
Roupp (5-1) gave up a three-run homer to Graham Pauley on an 0-2 pitch with two outs in the second inning. Roupp then set down the next 18 hitters before walking Heriberto Hernandez with two outs in the eighth.
Hernandez was the last batter Roupp faced. The right-hander struck out six, walked two and won his fourth consecutive decision.
Left-hander Erik Miller retired all four batters he faced to pick up his second save.
With the game tied 3-3, Jung Hoo Lee led off the seventh with a bloop single to center off Andrew Nardi (1-1). Lee went 4-for-5.
After Matt Chapman walked, Luis Arraez laid down a sacrifice bunt. Schmitt then hit his fourth homer of the season, giving the Giants a 6-3 edge.
On Saturday, Schmitt hit the go-ahead home run in a 6-2 win over the Marlins.
The Giants trailed 3-1 in the sixth on Sunday before Rafael Devers doubled home Schmitt and singled in Devers to make it 3-3. Devers had been hitless in his previous 14 at-bats.
Q&A
What were Landen Roupp's pitching stats in the game against the Marlins?
Landen Roupp pitched 7 2/3 innings, giving up two hits, striking out six, and walking two batters.
How did Casey Schmitt contribute to the Giants' win over the Marlins?
Casey Schmitt hit a go-ahead three-run homer for the second consecutive game, helping the Giants secure a 6-3 victory.
What is the current winning streak of the San Francisco Giants?
The San Francisco Giants have won three consecutive series and seven of their last ten games.