Yastrzemski, Conforto Homers Fuel Giants' Victory over Struggling Orioles

Giants Prevail in Low-Scoring Affair

Yastrzemski and Conforto's Timely Hits Prove Decisive

San Francisco, Calif. - The San Francisco Giants edged out a 5-3 victory against the visiting Baltimore Orioles at Oracle Park on Sunday afternoon. The game was punctuated by timely home runs from Mike Yastrzemski and Michael Conforto, which ultimately swung the momentum in the Giants' favor.

Yastrzemski's Blast Opens Scoring

Yastrzemski ignited the Giants' offense with a solo home run in the bottom of the second inning, giving the home team an early 1-0 lead. The Orioles responded in the top of the third when Ryan McKenna hit an RBI single, but the Giants quickly regained the advantage in the bottom half of the inning thanks to Conforto's solo homer, his sixth of the season.

Conforto Extends Giants' Lead

Conforto's solo shot proved to be a crucial moment in the game. The Giants added to their lead in the fourth inning when Brandon Crawford drove in a run with a groundout, and they extended their advantage to 5-1 in the sixth inning on an RBI single by J.D. Davis.

Orioles Rally Falls Short

The Orioles attempted to mount a comeback in the top of the seventh inning, scoring two runs on an RBI double by McKenna and an RBI single by Ramon Urias. However, the Giants' bullpen held strong, with Tyler Rogers and Camilo Doval combining to retire the final eight batters of the game and secure the victory.

Logan Webb Impresses on Mound

Starting pitcher Logan Webb played a pivotal role in the Giants' win, allowing only one run on four hits over 5 2/3 innings. He struck out eight batters and walked just one. The Orioles' starter, Dean Kremer, was charged with the loss after giving up four runs on eight hits in 4 2/3 innings.

Giants Improve to 4-2, Orioles Drop to 1-5

With the win, the Giants improved their record to 4-2 on the young season, while the Orioles fell to 1-5. The two teams will face off again in the series finale on Monday afternoon at Oracle Park.