Wild Finish Shocks Braves: Giants Snag Third Straight Win on Wild Pitch in Tense 10th Inning
San Francisco edges Atlanta in a dramatic 10th-inning battle, extending their win streak as Braves suffer another nail-biting defeat.
- Giants win streak: 3 games
- Braves’ losing streak: 5 games
- One-run games played (each team): 26 (MLB’s most)
- Giants in one-run games: 14-12 record
The San Francisco Giants lit up Oracle Park on Friday night, battling the Atlanta Braves in a showdown defined by dramatic lead changes, clutch homers, and a wild 10th-inning finale for the ages.
Fans barely caught their breath before Tyler Fitzgerald, hustling extra innings hero, dashed home on a walk-off wild pitch, propelling the Giants to a 5-4 victory—their third straight win. The Braves, meanwhile, sank to their fifth straight defeat, continuing a cold streak in baseball’s tightest contests.
What Sparked the Giants’ 10th-Inning Magic?
It all came down to high-octane chaos. Fitzgerald, who’d ended the ninth inning by getting picked off, started on second base thanks to MLB’s extra-innings rules. He quickly moved to third on a groundout.
Then Atlanta reliever Pierce Johnson fired a wild 1-2 pitch that thundered to the backstop. Fitzgerald seized the moment, sliding home to ignite the crowd and secure the Giants’ dramatic win.
How Did the Bullpen Battles Unfold?
Both teams leaned on their relievers when the stakes climbed. Giants’ Spencer Bivens entered with the bases loaded in the 10th, but calmly coaxed a groundout to snuff out Atlanta’s rally.
The Braves made headlines as veteran closer Craig Kimbrel—Atlanta’s career saves leader—returned to the mound in a Braves uniform for the first time since 2014. Kimbrel allowed a leadoff single but watched his catcher, Sean Murphy, cut down Heliot Ramos on a steal attempt. Kimbrel wriggled out of the jam with a pickoff and a crucial strikeout.
What Were the Game’s Strangest Moments?
The night served up more than heroics. In the fourth, a confusing scene played out: a fan chucked a ball onto the field as Atlanta’s Sean Murphy hit a sac fly. Matt Olson scored easily, but umpires paused, then confirmed the run after a huddle.
Both sides struggled defensively. Giants capitalized early, putting up three first-inning runs as Atlanta’s defense faltered with two errors and a wild pitch.
Why Are Close Games Haunting the Braves?
Here’s the stat that tells the story: Both teams have now played a league-high 26 one-run games in 2025. But while the Giants are thriving (14-12), the Braves are floundering (9-17).
Every slip feels magnified. With playoff races tightening, those missed opportunities loom large.
What’s Next for Giants and Braves?
The series continues as Atlanta sends RHP Bryce Elder (2-3, 4.56 ERA) to face San Francisco ace Logan Webb (5-5, 2.55 ERA). Both teams will be desperate for stability—and momentum.
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Don’t miss a single pitch as the Giants and Braves fight through baseball’s fiercest finishes—every inning matters!
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