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Giants Outshine Angels with Strategic Plays at Tempe Diablo Stadium

First Inning


The San Francisco Giants continued their impressive preseason run, improving to a 4-0 record after defeating the Los Angeles Angels, who now stand at 1-3. The game took place under the Arizona sun at Tempe Diablo Stadium. Both teams started cautiously, with neither side managing to score in the first inning.


Feb 24, 2026; Tempe, Arizona, USA; San Francisco Giants pitcher Logan Webb (62) on the mound to pitch in the first inning against the Los Angeles Angels during a spring training game at Tempe Diablo Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Allan Henry-Imagn Images

Second Inning


The Giants began to assert themselves in the second inning. A pivotal moment came when Bryce Eldridge's sharp double brought home a run, setting the tone for what would be a productive day for the Orange and Black. This early lead was crucial as it allowed them to dictate play.


Third Inning


In the third inning, Patrick Bailey showcased his batting prowess by contributing another run for the Giants. His performance was instrumental in maintaining momentum against an Angels team struggling to find their rhythm.


Sixth Inning


As we moved into later innings, Landen Roupp's pitching stood out as he maintained pressure on Halos' batters with an impressive strikeout rate of 18 per 9 innings from his previous game stats. The Giants capitalized on this advantage by adding another run through strategic base running and timely hitting.


Seventh Inning


The seventh inning saw Drew Gilbert making an impact defensively while also contributing offensively earlier in the game with his consistent on-base percentage of .500 from previous performances. His efforts helped keep any potential comeback from Halos at bay.


Eighth and Ninth Innings


Despite a late surge from Los Angeles that saw them score their only run in the eighth inning, it was too little too late as Matt Gage closed out effectively for San Francisco without conceding further ground. The final whistle reaction among fans highlighted satisfaction with how G-Men managed key moments throughout this encounter.


Looking ahead, fans can catch more action when San Francisco faces Milwaukee Brewers next at American Family Fields of Phoenix on February 25th at 3:10 PM EDT—an event not to be missed! Share your thoughts about these exciting games and stay tuned for more updates!

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