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Giants Seek to Overturn Recent Struggles: Will Guardians Be Their Next Hurdle?

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Sep 12, 2023; San Francisco, California, USA; San Francisco Giants catcher Blake Sabol (2) hits a home run during the fifth inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-USA TODAY Sports

As the Giants prepare to face off against the Guardians at Progressive Field, fans are keenly watching to see if their team can turn the tide after a series of challenging games. The upcoming match, scheduled for July 7th, 2024, at 1:40 PM EDT in Cleveland, Ohio, promises an exciting clash between these two teams.


The Giants have had a mixed bag of performances in their recent outings. In their last three games, they've shown both resilience and areas needing improvement. Offensively, they've had moments of brilliance but struggled with consistency. Their batting average was .194 against the Braves with a notable performance in the fourth inning where they scored three runs but then saw limited action across other innings. This inconsistency was evident again in their next game with an even lower batting average of .129 and managing only one run throughout the game. However, there was a positive turnaround in their most recent match where they improved significantly to hit .265 and scored five runs.


Sep 12, 2023; San Francisco, California, USA; Cleveland Guardians catcher David Fry (12) slides into home plate during the sixth inning against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-USA TODAY Sports

Pitching has been another area of fluctuation for the Giants. While their bullpen managed an ERA of 0.00 against Atlanta showing strong defensive capabilities, overall pitching saw an ERA increase to 3.375 and then slightly improved to 3.00 in subsequent games.


Fielding statistics reveal a generally solid defense with fielding percentages above .969 across all three games and achieving a perfect fielding percentage in their latest outing.


Sep 11, 2023; San Francisco, California, USA; San Francisco Giants infielder LaMonte Wade Jr. (31) commits a fielding error on a pickup throw against Cleveland Guardians catcher Bo Naylor (23) as umpire Bruce Dreckman (1) watches the play during the fourth inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-USA TODAY Sports

As we look towards this pivotal game at Progressive Field - known for its impact on players due to its unique dimensions and atmospheric conditions - it will be crucial for the Giants' hitters to find consistency early on and for pitchers to maintain control from start to finish.


Fans can catch this anticipated matchup live on BSGL network as both teams vie not just for victory but also momentum as we move deeper into the season.


Scheduled Date & Time: July 7th, 2024 | Location: Progressive Field | Watch Live On: BSGL

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