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A game that came and went

Baseball, on a Wednesday afternoon, played between two teams no one cares about anymore. Some young players were out there with something to prove, most were going through the motions. The fans stood up and sat down. The seagulls pulled…

Published: Thursday, 24 September 2026 at 1:24 AM
A game that came and went
Key Things to Know
  • The Minnesota Twins defeated the San Francisco Giants 4-2 at Oracle Park.
  • The loss guarantees the Giants will finish the 2026 season with a losing home record.
  • San Francisco holds a Major League-worst 16-32 interleague record against American League teams.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The San Francisco Giants fell 4-2 to the Minnesota Twins in their penultimate series of the 2026 season at Oracle Park. The defeat ensured the Giants will finish the season with a losing home record and a Major League-worst 16-32 record against American League opponents. With only three games remaining, San Francisco also failed to secure a four-game winning streak at any point in the year.

Minnesota starter Connor Prielipp and three relievers limited the Giants' offense to five hits, retiring 16 consecutive batters between the fourth and ninth innings. Shay Whitcomb provided San Francisco's offense with a two-run single in the fourth inning. Starting pitcher Cesar Perdomo pitched 5.1 innings, conceding two earned runs on five hits before leaving the tied game.

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