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Giants scoreless in first two games for first time in franchise history
Summary
The Giants were shut out 3-0 by the Yankees, marking the first time in the franchise's 143-year history they were scoreless in their first two games; through 18 innings they have zero runs and four hits.
Content
The Giants re-staged their Opening Day introductions after a lopsided season opener and hoped for a fresh start on Friday afternoon at Oracle Park. Instead, they were held to one hit in a 3-0 loss to the Yankees, extending a scoreless stretch to two games. Manager Tony Vitello called the day a "mulligan" before the game, and the loss made a piece of unwanted history for the club. The game featured long balls by Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton and strong pitching from the Yankees.
Key facts:
- The Yankees beat the Giants 3-0; Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton hit solo home runs that accounted for the scoring.
- Cam Schlittler started for the Yankees and worked into the sixth inning on a limited pitch count, retiring all but one of the 17 Giants batters he faced.
- Giants starter Robbie Ray yielded Judge's homer and allowed three runners over 5 1/3 innings in his season debut.
- Through 18 innings, the Giants have scored zero runs, compiled four hits, drawn four walks and struck out 19 times, batting .068 (4 for 59) as a team.
- The Giants' defense had multiple misplays, including a failed transfer on a potential double play and several plays that extended innings.
Summary:
The loss completed a scoreless opening two games for the Giants, the first such start in the franchise's 143-year history, and left the team without a run through 18 innings. The next scheduled game lists RHP Tyler Mahle starting for the Giants against RHP Will Warren for the Yankees, with first pitch at 4:35 p.m. and national television coverage on Fox.
