SF Giants’ Top 5 moments of 2026, No. 5: Dylan Smith’s clutch six-out save

Around the Foghorn ranked Dylan Smith's six-out save against the Cleveland Guardians as the San Francisco Giants' fifth-best moment of 2026. On August 19, manager Tony Vitello brought in Smith to protect a 1-0 lead after solid outings from Matt Wilkinson and Adrian Houser. Smith worked around a leadoff walk to strike out the side in the eighth inning, including Cleveland star Jose Ramirez.

Smith returned for the ninth inning, allowing a single before striking out two batters, including pinch-hitter Patrick Bailey, to finish the six-out save. Nick San Miguel highlighted the outing as a rare bullpen bright spot during a 65-97 season where Smith posted a 3.86 ERA and converted four of nine save opportunities.