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Schmitt Delivers in Clutch for Giants
TL;DR
Casey Schmitt hit a crucial two-run homer to lead the San Francisco Giants to a 6-2 victory over the Miami Marlins. His performance came after a previous mistake on the base paths, showcasing his ability to bounce back.
Key points
- Casey Schmitt hit a two-run homer in the sixth inning
- Giants defeated the Marlins 6-2
- Schmitt had a previous base-running mistake
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Casey Schmitt didn't want to be the goat on Saturday at Oracle Park. He kept his good name in tact thanks to a two-run homer that helped the San Francisco Giants defeat the Miami Marlins 6-2.
Schmitt hit a game-busting, two-run home run in the bottom of the sixth inning. That broke up a 1-1 tie and set the Giants on a course for victory.
If anyone wanted to have a redemption arc on Saturday, then Schmitt was candidate No. 1. After hitting a leadoff double in the second inning, Schmitt rounded second base too far. When he was scrambling to get back, he didn't make it and was tagged out.
Any play like that early in a game could come back to haunt a team and that player. That, though, didn't happen.
Giants starting pitcher Robbie Ray was excellent in five innings of work. Ray gave up four hits, one run (earned), walked three, and struck out four. Ray's ERA is hovering at 2.70, which is nothing to sneeze at one bit. Ray, though, didn't get a decision.
San Francisco reliever Matt Gage worked an inning in relief, getting the victory as his record goes to 2-0. Keaton Winn, Erik Miller, and Ryan Walker followed Gage and pretty much shut down the Marlins' hitting corps.
Marlins starter Eury Peréz worked 5 1/3 innings and got the loss, dropping his season record to 2-2. He gave up seven hits, four runs (all earned), walked two, and struck out six.
Q&A
What did Casey Schmitt do to help the Giants win against the Marlins?
Casey Schmitt hit a two-run homer in the sixth inning, breaking a tie and contributing to the Giants' 6-2 victory.
How did Casey Schmitt's earlier mistake impact the game?
Schmitt's earlier mistake of getting tagged out after a leadoff double could have affected his confidence, but he redeemed himself with the home run.
What was the final score of the Giants vs. Marlins game?
The final score was 6-2 in favor of the San Francisco Giants.
