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At the start of The Giants entered the 2026 campaign the San Francisco Giants were well below .500 and 15 games out of the division NL West lead. Third Early offensive sparks came from third baseman Rafael Devers and infielder Casey Schmitt Schmitt, each eclipsed surpassing 17 home runs before the team’s 90th game, providing a rare offensive spark. game. In late July the Giants halted a five‑game losing streak with a dramatic 7‑6, ten‑inning walk‑off win over the Los Angeles Angels at Oracle Park. Devers opened the game with an opposite‑field a two‑run opposite‑field homer, added three RBIs, and then delivered the decisive walk‑off two‑run single in the 10th after loading bottom of the bases. 10th. Casey Schmitt also homered, Luis Arraez recorded two contributed multiple hits, and a pivotal key defensive play by center‑fielder Grant McCrary in the top of the 10th set up the winning run. Logan Webb worked six innings, while innings; Caleb Kilian earned the win in the 10th. The following day the Giants completed the sweep, winning 9‑2. Devers hit his season‑leading 22nd home run, and rookie Jung Hoo Lee added a three‑run blast. Robbie Ray threw six shutout innings, striking out five and allowing just six hits, while Angels starter Ryan Johnson was charged with eight runs. The These back‑to‑back victories highlighted an offensive surge and solid pitching as San Francisco continued to chase a higher spot in the NL West standings. The walk‑off victory on July 24 officially ended the five‑game skid, reinforcing the momentum generated by Devers’ clutch hitting and the Giants’ improving defense and bullpen work.