On Wednesday, Mike Yastrzemski created a memorable chapter in his own family history while giving the San Francisco Giants an exciting farewell. Yastrzemski delivered an 8-6 walk-off victory over Cincinnati by hitting a first-pitch fastball from Reds reliever Emilio Pagán into McCovey Cove with Matt Chapman starting on second base and the game tied in the tenth inning.
It was Yastrzemski’s sixth walk-off hit and, more significantly, his fifth home run of the season, more than his Hall of Fame grandpa, Red Sox great Carl Yastrzemski. Yaz’s bomb was his third career home run to hit the Cove, and it gave the Giants their third walk-off victory in six games. He referred to it as a promised “Splash Hit” to his daughter Quinley.
Yastrzemski made a joke about his daughter’s rising expectations, saying, “It’s getting ridiculous at this point.” You know, I just wanted to make this flight joyful. Continue to steer everyone in the proper direction.
The Giants came back from a five-run hole to split the series with the Reds and move up to 9-3 on the season, and the thrilling victory completed an incredible game. They now start a 10-game road trip against the Yankees on Friday.
The Giants are rolling early on in the season
Yastrzemski made a joke about his daughter’s rising expectations, saying, “It’s getting ridiculous at this point.” You know, I just wanted to make this flight joyful. Continue to steer everyone in the proper direction.
The Giants came back from a five-run hole to split the series with the Reds and move up to 9-3 on the season, and the thrilling victory completed an incredible game. They now start a 10-game road trip against the Yankees on Friday.
“I haven’t felt this good since 2022,” Verlander remarked. “Not even close.”
Jung Hoo Lee tripled and scored in the fourth inning to end an 18-inning scoreless skid, starting the comeback. Following a double by Yastrzemski, the Giants scored four runs in the sixth inning, led by a triple from Patrick Bailey and a clutch single from Tyler Fitzgerald to make the score 6-5.
Wilmer Flores’ solo home run in the ninth inning knotted the score and already surpassed his 2024 total. It was his fifth home run of the season. After missing time the previous year, he went on to finish 3-for-4, maintaining his strong start.
After Verlander left, the bullpen stood firm, despite the Giants’ defense not always playing well (two runners were thrown out at home). Together, Lou Trivino, Erik Miller, Ryan Walker, Tyler Rogers, and Randy Rodríguez blanked Cincinnati in the last few innings. Miller took the win with a clean 10th.
For a team based on guts and timely hitting, Wednesday’s win reflected the Giants’ identity — capped with a storybook swing from a guy whose last name carries weight in Boston and San Francisco alike.
“This team doesn’t quit,” Yastrzemski added. “Just belief, no fear or panic. That is what distinguishes it.
