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Brandon Belt hit a home run during a four-run fifth inning as the San Francisco Giants rallied for a 6-4 interleague victory over the Tampa Bay Rays, who remain the early leaders in the American League East despite Saturday's loss. Steven Duggar added a two-run double in the fifth inning for the Giants, who also saw Connor Joe get his first major league hit as a pinch hitter in the frame after going hitless in 13 at-bats to start his career. The victory ended San Francisco's three-game losing streak. Continue to Article

April 06, 2019 7:16:pm EST

originally appeared on nbcsportsbayarea.com Connor Joe's slump is busted. After an 0-for-13 start to his major league career, the Giants outfielder singled to left as a pinch-hitter in the bottom of the fifth inning Saturday against the Tampa Bay Rays. Joe's hit came in a big spot. Continue to Article

April 06, 2019 6:12:pm EST

The Tampa Bay Rays will try "bullpenning" against a veteran pitcher who has gone on record despising the concept when they continue a three-game interleague series in San Francisco against the Giants on Saturday afternoon. The Rays went the traditional route on the mound in the series opener, getting six shutout innings from right-hander Tyler Glasnow in a 5-2 win. Tampa Bay followed its starter with four relievers, including closer Jose Alvarado, who retired former Rays fan favorite Evan Longoria on a fly ball to right field to end the game when Longoria represented the potential game-tying run. Continue to Article

April 06, 2019 3:06:am EST

The heaviest of hearts, however, belonged to Estela McCovey, the widow of the late Giants great Willie McCovey. Prior to first pitch, the Giants played a tribute video of the Hall of Fame first baseman showing highlights of his 22-year MLB career, 19 of which came in San Francisco. "Willie 'Stretch' McCovey embodied what it means to be a Giant," Renel Brooks-Moon, the master of ceremonies, said as the video played. Continue to Article

April 05, 2019 7:08:pm EST

Giants vs. Rays live stream: How to watch Friday's MLB game online originally appeared on nbcsportsbayarea.com The boys are back in town! After a disappointing 2-5 road trip through San Diego and Los Angeles, the Giants return to San Francisco for their home opener Friday afternoon against the Tampa Bay Rays. Derek Rodriguez (1-0) gets the ball for the Giants, after getting the win in his first start of the season with a 5 inning, 2 run performance. Continue to Article

April 05, 2019 1:34:pm EST

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