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Dereck Rodriguez has allocated more than three points for the first time since June 9 in Washington, his second start in the league.
Dereck Rodriguez has allocated more than three points for the first time since June 9 in Washington, his second start in the league.
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![The San Francisco Giants have a long history in the Bay Area since their arrival at SF in 1958. Click earlier to see the lowest and highest moments in the history of the franchise.]()
The San Francisco Giants have a long history in the Bay Area since their arrival at SF in 1958. Click earlier to see the lowest and highest moments in the history of the franchise.
The San Francisco Giants have a long history in the Bay Area since their arrival at SF in 1958. Click earlier to see the lowest and highest moments in the history of the franchise.
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![The reputation of The Stick as a windy stage began with the biggest surprise ... The reputation of Candlestick Park in terms of strong and swirling winds that could affect the action of the diamond was sealed in the ninth inning of the first match of the After a day of calm, the powerful gust of wind seemed to derail the pitcher Stu Miller in the middle of his delivery, which resulted in a rebound, marking the opposing American in the race. The game, but Miller, shown in this file photo at the 1961 All Star Game, blew himself up the mound was cemented in history. Photo: Gordon Peters, The Chronicle]()
The Stick's reputation as a windy sealed stage
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The reputation of Candlestick Park for its strong and swirling winds that could affect the action of the diamond was sealed in the ninth inning of the first all-star game of 1961. After a day of serene conditions, the mighty gust of wind Giants' first-aid pitcher, Stu Miller, appeared to be escaping gum in the middle of his delivery, which caused a rebound, marking the race in the AHL.
The National League still won the match, but Miller, shown in this photo of the file at the 1961 All Star Game, blew himself up the mound was cemented in the story.
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The Stick's reputation as a windy sealed stage
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Candlestick Park's reputation for strong, swirling winds that could affect the action on the diamond was sealed in the ninth inning
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Photo: Gordon Peters, The Chronicle
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![1962 World Series, McCovey and Peanuts successThe San Francisco Giants reached the World Series in 1962, the first time they reached the series after moving to SF. They faced the New York Yankees, bringing the series to a total of seven games, and lost 1-0 to the ninth in Game 7. The Giants had two outs when the Hall of Fame member Willie McCovey right on the Yankees' second goal, Bobby Richardson, which he blocked after a step or two, bringing the series to a sudden end. In December 1962, Peanuts creator (and Giants fan) Charles Schulz spoke of McCovey's blow when Charlie Brown said, "Why did not McCovey hit the ball three feet up?" "Or why did not McCovey hit the ball just two feet up?" In this photo file on Wednesday, February 1, 2012, McCovey holds the two reprints of the Peanuts cartoon at his Woodside, California, on Wednesday, February 1, 2012. Photo: Russell Yip, The Chronicle]()
1962 World Series, McCovey's shot and peanuts
The San Francisco Giants reached the World Series in 1962, the first time they reached the series after joining SF. They faced the New York Yankees, bringing the series to seven games, and lost 1-0 at the bottom of the ninth inning of the seventh game.
The Giants had two outs when Hall of Famer Willie McCovey hit Yankees second baseman Bobby Richardson in a straight line, which he managed to catch up after a step or two, ending the Series. In December 1962, Peanuts creator (and Giants fan) Charles Schulz spoke of McCovey's blow when Charlie Brown said, "Why did not McCovey hit the ball three meters away? more?"
A few weeks later, Schulz again referred to the blow when Charlie Brown said, "Or why did McCovey not hit the ball two feet more?" In this photo file from Wednesday, February 1, 2012, McCovey holds the two reprints of the Peanuts cartoon at his home in Woodside, California on Wednesday, February 1, 2012.
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1962 World Series, McCovey's shot and peanuts
The San Francisco Giants reached the World Series in 1962, the first time they reached the series after joining SF. They faced the New York
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Photo: Russell Yip, The Chronicle
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![Bob Lurie buys Giants, keeps them in the SFD In the first half of the 1970s, the presence at the Giants collapsed and the owner of Horace Stoneham, facing financial difficulties, tried to sell the team. Stoneham almost sold the team to a Toronto group, who would move the team there, but Bob Lurie stepped in and bought the team for $ 8 million. 1992, many years after buying the team around Candlestick Park, ironically after talking to the press about the possibility of a team move to San Jose. Photo: Deanne Fitzmaurice, The Chronicle]()
Bob Lurie buys Giants, keeps them in SF
In the first half of the 1970s, assistance to the Giants collapsed and the owner of Horace Stoneham, faced with financial difficulties, tried to sell the team. Stoneham almost sold the team to a group in Toronto, who was going to move the team there, but Bob Lurie stepped in and bought the team for $ 8 million.
In this 1992 archive photo, many years after buying the team, Lurie walks around Candlestick Park after speaking to the press about his eventual move to San Jose.
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Bob Lurie buys Giants, keeps them in SF
In the first half of the 1970s, assistance to the Giants collapsed and the owner of Horace Stoneham, faced with financial difficulties, tried to sell the team. Stoneham
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Photo: Deanne Fitzmaurice, The Chronicle
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![The Giants contract in the 1970s Almost all of the 1970s was bad for the Giants. In addition to moving to Toronto in 1976, the team did not finish higher than third place (except in 1971) and several players left the team before succeeding with other franchises. Among them, Garry Maddox, George Foster, Dave Kingman and Gaylord Perry.A young fan, Phillip Nelson, aged six, tried a new helmet at the opening game of the San Francisco Giants in 1978 at Candlestick Park . 8, 1978. Photo: Jerry Telfer, The Chronicle]()
Giants shrink in the 1970s
Almost all the decade of the 1970s was bad for the giants. In addition to moving to Toronto in 1976, the team did not finish higher than third place (except in 1971) and several players left the team before succeeding with other franchises. Among them were Garry Maddox, George Foster, Dave Kingman and Gaylord Perry.
Phillip Nelson, a six-year-old fan, tried a new battering helmet at the opening day of the San Francisco Giants in 1978 at Candlestick Park in this April 8, 1978 photo.
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Giants shrink in the 1970s
Almost all the decade of the 1970s was bad for the giants. In addition to moving to Toronto in 1976, the team did not finish higher than third place in a year (except
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Photo: Jerry Telfer, The Chronicle
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![The Giants are losing 100 games, most in the history of the franchise in 1985 was the worst year in the history of the Giants, at least in terms of wins and losses. The team has lost 100 games this season, the worst in franchise history under rookie Jim Davenport, replaced by Roger Craig before the end of the season. with general manager Al Rosen, also attempted to upset the team before the match began at Candlestick Park in San Francisco. Craig then toured the team finishing his first five full seasons with record wins. Photo: Focus On Sport / Getty Images]()
The Giants lose 100 games, the most in the history of the franchise
1985 was the worst year in the history of the Giants, at least in terms of wins and losses. The team lost 100 games this season, the worst in franchise history, led by rookie Jim Davenport, who was replaced by Roger Craig before the end of the season.
In this photo from the 1986 season, Craig talks with general manager Al Rosen, who also tried to overthrow the team before the match began at Candlestick Park in San Francisco. Craig then toured the team finishing his first five full seasons with record wins. Less
The Giants lose 100 games, the most in the history of the franchise
1985 was the worst year in the history of the Giants, at least in terms of wins and losses. The team lost 100 games this season, the worst in franchise history, under
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Photo: Focus On Sport / Getty Images
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![Loma Prieta Earthquake Interrupts Bay Bridge SeriesThe Giants faced the Oakland A's in the 1989 World Series in what has been called the "Bay Bridge Series". It was the first cross-country world series in 33 years and there has not been one since. The Athletics were up 2-0 in the series when they crossed the bridge towards Candlestick Park. Then, moments before the start of the series game, the Loma Prieta earthquake, the largest earthquake in the region since 1906 the earthquake destroyed much of the city. It killed 63 people and injured more than 3,500 people. Candlestick Park suffered damage to its upper deck by pieces of concrete falling from the top of the stadium. The series will not resume until 10 days, when the Giants lose the match 3 against the A. They ended up being swept by the A and losing the series. In this file photo, Brett Butler of the Giants stands with his family at Candlestick Park, moments after the Loma Prieta earthquake, delaying the third game of the 1989 World Series. Photo: Bettmann / Contributor]()
Loma Prieta earthquake interrupts Bay Bridge series
The Giants faced the Oakland A's in the 1989 World Series in what has been called the "Bay Bridge Series". It was the first cross-country world series in 33 years and there has not been one since. The Athletics were up 2-0 in the series when they crossed the bridge towards Candlestick Park.
Then, moments before the start of the third game of the series, the Loma Prieta earthquake, the largest earthquake in the region since the 1906 earthquake, destroyed much of the city. It killed 63 people and injured more than 3,500 people.
Candlestick Park suffered damage to its upper deck by pieces of concrete falling from the top of the stadium. The series will not resume until 10 days, when the Giants lose the match 3 against the A. They ended up being swept by the A and losing the series. In this file photo, Brett Butler of the Giants stands with his family at Candlestick Park, moments after the Loma Prieta earthquake, delaying the third game of the 1989 World Series.
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Loma Prieta earthquake interrupts Bay Bridge series
The Giants faced the Oakland A's in the 1989 World Series in what has been called the "Bay Bridge Series". It was the first world series of cross-country
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Photo: Bettmann / Contributor
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![Lurie sells the team, Bob Lurie, who has already saved the Toronto Giants, played with the Giants in San Jose in 1991 before putting the team up for sale in 1992. A group of investors The team was bought by an investment group consisting of Peter Magowan, CEO of Safeway, Harmon Burns and his wife Sue. Lurie, former owner of the Giants, gives a press conference on a possible move to San Jose in 1996 in this archival photo from January 15, 1991. On his left, San Jose Mayor Susan Hammer. Right of Lurie, Councilor, Joe Head. Photo: Steve Ringman, The Chronicle]()
Lurie sells the team, it moves almost
Bob Lurie, who had previously prevented the Giants from relocating to Toronto, played with the Giants in San Jose in 1991 before going on sale in 1992. A group of investors from Tampa Bay almost bought the team and took them transferred to Florida, but the league rejected the deal.
Eventually, the team was purchased by an investment group consisting of Peter Magowan, CEO of Safeway, Harmon Burns and his wife Sue. Lurie, former owner of the Giants, gives a press conference on a possible move to San Jose in 1996 in this archival photo from January 15, 1991. On his left, San Jose Mayor Susan Hammer. Right of Lurie, Councilor, Joe Head.
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Lurie sells the team, it moves almost
Bob Lurie, who had previously prevented the Giants from moving to Toronto, played with the Giants' move to San Jose in 1991 before putting the team up for sale in 1992.
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Photo: Steve Ringman, The Chronicle
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![Strike costs Matt Williams a chance at human resources record The 1994 Major League Baseball season ended in the middle of the summer, which cost baseball fans a chance to take advantage of this national sport. At the time, the Giants had a poor season (at best) just one year after the defeat of the Western Division. At the start of the strike, Williams played 43 home team games and made 60 home runs. In this 1994 archive photo, Williams closes his eyes after flying over the eighth in a lost effort against the Colorado Rockies. Photo: Chris Stewart, The Chronicle / Chris Stewart]()
Strike costs Matt Williams the chance to have a record on human resources
The 1994 Major League Baseball season ended in the middle of the summer, which cost baseball fans the benefit of what was the national hobby. At the time, the Giants had a poor season (at best) just a year after almost the West League division.
The strike also cost Giants third baseman Matt Williams the chance to break Roger Maris' track record. At the start of the strike, Williams played 43 home team games and made 60 home runs. In this 1994 archive photo, Williams closes his eyes after flying over the eighth in a lost effort against the Colorado Rockies.
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Strike costs Matt Williams the chance to have a record on human resources
The 1994 Major League Baseball season ended in the middle of the summer, which cost baseball fans the benefit of what was the national hobby. At the time, the
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Photo: Chris Stewart, The Chronicle / Chris Stewart
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![After nearly 40 years, the Giants leave The StickThe 1999 Giants season is the last to play at Candlestick Park. After being the team's team for 39 years, the Giants had to relocate to what was then called Pacific Bell Park (now called AT & T Park). Although the Giants lost their last game at Candlestick Park on September 30, 1999, a highway patrol helicopter airlifted the stick's starting plate and transported it to the construction of the new home. giants. The stadium continued to be used by the San Francisco 49ers until 2013. Workers demolish Candlestick Park on this file photo as of February 4, 2015. Photo: Michael Macor / The Chronicle / ONLINE_YES]()
After nearly 40 years, the giants leave the stick
The 1999 Giants season was the last to play at Candlestick Park. After serving at the team's home for 39 years, the Giants had to relocate to what was then called Pacific Bell Park (now called AT & T Park).
Although the Giants lost their last game at Candlestick Park on September 30, 1999, a California Highway Patrol helicopter airlifted The Stick's starting plate and took it to the construction of the new Giants' house. The stadium continued to be used by the 49ers of San Francisco until 2013. Workers demolish Candlestick Park in this photo from February 4, 2015.Less
After nearly 40 years, the giants leave the stick
The 1999 Giants season was the last to play at Candlestick Park. After serving as the team's home for 39 years, the Giants had to move to what was
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Photo: Michael Macor / The Chronicle
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![Baker, Bonds leads the Giants to the World Series. The Giants lose to Angels. In the last season of Dusty Baker as a manager of the Giants, he and Barry Bonds led the team to the World Series, where they faced the Angels of Anaheim and lost the series 4-3. Probably the most memorable moment of the series is shown in this file photo of October 24, 2002. Giants & # 39; J.T. Snow, on the left, drives Darren Baker, a three-year-old Baker, then giant manager, from receiver David Bell's trajectory after Snow scored in the seventh round of the fifth World Series game in San Francisco. Photo: Kevork Djansezian, Associated Press]()
Baker, Bonds leads the Giants to the World Series. Giants lose to angels.
In the last season of Dusty Baker as manager of the Giants, he and Barry Bonds led the team to the World Series, where they faced the Anaheim Angels and lost the series 4-3.
Probably the most memorable moment of the series is shown in this file photo of October 24, 2002. Giants & # 39; J.T. Snow, on the left, drives Darren Baker, a three-year-old Baker, then giant manager, from receiver David Bell's trajectory after Snow scored in the seventh round of the fifth World Series game in San Francisco.
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Baker, Bonds leads the Giants to the World Series. Giants lose to angels.
In the last season of Dusty Baker as manager of the Giants, he and Barry Bonds led the team to the World Series, where they faced the
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Photo: Kevork Djansezian, Associated Press
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![BALCO, Bonds and a legacy at stake In a June 2003 article in "Muscle and Fitness", Barry Bonds described his training program with the Bay Area Laboratory Cooperative (BALCO). A few months later, BALCO founder Victor Conte was charged by the US Anti-Doping Agency with providing athletes with a new branded steroid that thrilled the world of athletics. That's how it started the Bonds-BALCO-steroids saga. In 2004, Bonds told a grand jury that he was using a clear substance and cream provided by BALCO, but that he never thought that it was steroids. Bonds arrives at the San Francisco Federal Court House on Thursday, December 4, 2004 to testify before a federal grand jury in this file photo. Photo: Frédéric Larson, The Chronicle]()
BALCO, Bonds and a legacy at stake
In a June 2003 article in "Muscle and Fitness," Barry Bonds described his training program with the Bay Area Laboratory Cooperative (BALCO). A few months later, BALCO founder Victor Conte was charged by the US Anti-Doping Agency with providing athletes with a new branded steroid that thrilled the world of athletics. And so began the Bonds-BALCO-steroids saga.In 2004, Bonds told a grand jury that he used a clear substance and a cream provided by BALCO, but never thought it was steroids. Bonds arrives at the San Francisco Federal Court House on Thursday, December 4, 2004 to testify before a federal grand jury in this file photo.
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BALCO, Bonds and a legacy at stake
In a June 2003 article in "Muscle and Fitness," Barry Bonds described his training program with the Bay Area Laboratory Cooperative (BALCO). Months later, the founder of BALCO, Victor… more
Photo: Frédéric Larson, The Chronicle
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![Giants fan beaten by Dodgers fans at the opening dayThe long-standing rivalry between the Giants and the Los Angeles Dodgers went awry during the first day following their win at the 2010 World Series. Two teams clashed to open the season and after the match, two men in Dodgers outfit attacked Giants fan Bryan Stow, wounding him badly. The Giants rallied to support Stow as a result of the attack. In this photo brief on Thursday, April 16, 2015, Stow leaves the field after throwing the first ceremonial pitch for the San Jose Giants' first baseball game Stow was damaged after an attack outside the Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles in 2011 Photo: Marcio Jose Sanchez, Associated Press]()
Fan of giants beaten by Dodgers fans during the opening day
The long-standing rivalry between the Giants and the Los Angeles Dodgers proved unpleasant on the first opening day following their win at the 2010 World Series. The two teams met to open the season and after match, two men in Dodgers outfit attacked Giants fan Bryan Stow, critically wounding him.
The Giants rallied to support Stow as a result of the attack. In this photo brief on Thursday, April 16, 2015, Stow leaves the field after throwing the first ceremonial pitch for the San Jose Giants' first baseball game Stow was damaged after an attack outside the Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles in 2011.
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Fan of giants beaten by Dodgers fans during the opening day
The long-standing rivalry between the Giants and the Los Angeles Dodgers proved unpleasant on the opening day of their 2010 World Series win. Both teams faced off
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Photo: Marcio Jose Sanchez, Associated Press
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![The Giants on track to have the worst season of all time ... in all baseball gamesThe Giants have been historically bad during the 2017 season. As of Wednesday, July 19, 2017, the team had the MLB's worst record and is poised to experience the worst record in the history of the league. Because of their poor performance, ticket sales for Giants home sales are approaching historic lows. Joe Panik of the Giants reacts to radiation with charged bases and in the 9th inning against the Cleveland Indians at AT & T Park in San Francisco. photo of Tuesday, July 18, 2017. Photo: Scott Strazzante, The Chronicle]()
Giants on track for the worst season of all time
The Giants have been historically bad during the 2017 season. As of Wednesday, July 19, 2017, the team had the MLB's worst record and is poised to experience the worst track record in league history. Because of their poor performance, ticket sales for giants' house sales are approaching historic lows.Joe Panik of the Giants reacts to the radiation with the bases charged and in the 9th round against the Cleveland Indians at AT & T Park in San Francisco in this photo of the record of Tuesday, July 18, 2017.
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Giants on track for the worst season of all time
The Giants have been historically bad during the 2017 season. On Wednesday, July 19, 2017, the team had the worst MLB record and
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Photo: Scott Strazzante, The Chronicle
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![The NY Giants become the SF GiantsNow on the highest ... In 1958, the Giants moved from New York to San Francisco, playing their first two seasons at Seals Stadium. This photo, extracted from the SF Chronicle archives, dates from the opening day of the Giants, the first season in San Francisco. Photo: The Chronicle 1958]()
The giants of New York become the giants of SFNow on the high …
In 1958, the Giants moved from New York to San Francisco, playing their first two seasons at Seals Stadium. This photo, extracted from the SF Chronicle archives, dates from the opening day of the Giants, the first season in San Francisco.
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The giants of New York become the giants of SFNow on the high …
In 1958, the Giants moved from New York to San Francisco, playing their first two seasons at Seals Stadium. This photo, taken from the SF chronicle
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![From the Seals Stadium to "The Stick" In 1960, the San Francisco Giants left Seals Stadium to head for Candlestick Park, fondly nicknamed "The Stick", where they spent 40 years. The new Giants stadium in 1960 shows the then mayor, George Christopher, launching the first pitch, in the presence of Vice President Richard M. Nixon. Photo: Peter Breinig, The Chronicle]()
From the seal stage to the "stick"
In 1960, the San Francisco Giants moved from Seals Stadium to Candlestick Park, fondly nicknamed "The Stick", where they stayed for 40 years.
This photo taken during the opening day of the Giants at the new Giants Stadium in 1960 shows the first mayor George Christopher launching the first pitch in the presence of Vice President Richard M. Nixon.
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From the seal stage to the "stick"
In 1960, the San Francisco Giants moved from Seals Stadium to Candlestick Park, fondly nicknamed "The Stick", where they stayed for 40 years.
This photo of the giants
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Photo: Peter Breinig, The Chronicle
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![Say Hey Kid hits four players at once On April 30, 1961, San Francisco Giants Hall of Fame member Willie Mays enters the rarefied race when he hits four homers against the Milwaukee Braves. Only eight Major League Baseball players had accomplished this feat in front of him, and only eight of them have accomplished it ever since. In this day's photo file, Mays proudly displays the club's four balls representing the four circuits he faced in Milwaukee. . The Giants won this match 14-4 and his homers in this game counted eight RBIs. Photo: DVN, AP]()
Say Hey Kid hits four HRs in a match
On April 30, 1961, Willie Mays, a member of the San Francisco Giants Hall of Fame, will enter the rarefied air when he hits four homers against the Milwaukee Braves. Only eight Major League Baseball players had accomplished this feat in front of him, and only eight of them have accomplished it ever since.
In this archival photo of that day, Mays proudly displays the four baseballs of the club representing the four circuits with which he hit the Braves in Milwaukee. The Giants won this match 14-4 and his homers in this game counted eight RBIs.
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Say Hey Kid hits four HRs in a match
On April 30, 1961, Willie Mays, a member of the San Francisco Giants Hall of Fame, will enter the rarefied air when he hits four homers against the Milwaukee Braves. Only eight major leagues
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![Brother Alou regains control of the championship In the eighth round of the Giants game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on September 15, 1963, Jesus Alou joins his brothers Matty and Felipe in the field. It was the first and only time that three brothers formed the outfield of a Major League team. The Giants won this game 13-5. In this photo taken five days before the beginning of the story, Jesus, Matty and Felipe, from the Dominican Republic, pose in a handshake before the start of the baseball game. with the New York Mets at the New York Polo Grounds. Photo: AP]()
Brother Alou takes control of the outside field
In the eighth round of the Giants game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, on September 15, 1963, Jesus Alou joined his brothers Matty and Felipe in the outdoors, marking the history of the MLB. It was the first and only time that three brothers formed the outfield of a Major League team. The Giants won this game 13-5.Dans cette photo prise cinq jours avant de faire l’histoire, de gauche à droite, Jésus, Matty et Felipe, de la République dominicaine, posent dans une poignée de main à trois avant le match de baseball avec les Mets de New York au Polo de New York. Terrains.
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Frère Alou prend le contrôle du champ extérieur
Lors de la huitième manche du match des Giants contre les Pirates de Pittsburgh, le 15 septembre 1963, Jesus Alou a rejoint ses frères Matty et Felipe dans l’extérieur, marquant l’histoire de la MLB.… more
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![Mays devient le premier MVP des GiantsAvant que les Giants soient transférés à SF, Willie Mays a fait la une de son jeu, ce qui lui a valu une place dans le Hall of Fame. Mais il est devenu le premier joueur par excellence de la franchise après avoir remporté le titre de joueur le plus utile de la Ligue nationale en 1965. Cette saison, il a marqué .317, comptait 177 coups sûrs, marquait 118 points, frappait dans un autre 112 et réussissait 52 circuits. Dans cette photo d'archives du 12 juillet 1965, Mays glisse dans la plaque de la maison sous le gant du receveur de Philadelphie Pat Corrales à Philadelphie. Photo: Ap]()
Mays devient le premier MVP des Giants
Avant que les Giants ne s'installe à SF, Willie Mays faisait la une de son jeu, ce qui lui valait une place dans le Hall of Fame. Mais il est devenu le premier joueur par excellence de la franchise après avoir déménagé à SF quand il a remporté le prix MVP de la Ligue nationale en 1965.
Cette saison-là, il a marqué .317, marqué 177 fois, marqué 118 points, frappé dans un autre 112 et frappé 52 coups de circuit. Dans cette photo d'archives du 12 juillet 1965, Mays glisse dans la plaque de la maison sous le gant du receveur de Philadelphie Pat Corrales à Philadelphie.
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Mays devient le premier MVP des Giants
Avant que les Giants ne s'installe à SF, Willie Mays faisait la une de son jeu, ce qui lui valait une place dans le Hall of Fame. Mais il est devenu le premier MVP de la franchise
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![McCormick devient le premier géant à remporter le prix Cy Young En 1967, Mike McCormick, lanceur gaucher des Giants, montré ici dans cette photo de dossier d'UPI, est devenu le premier géant à remporter le prix Cy Young. Cette saison-là, il a remporté 22 matchs, une ERA de 2,85 (le deuxième plus bas de sa carrière), a éliminé 150 frappeurs et a récolté 262 manches. le prix en 2008. Photo: UPI, SFC]()
McCormick devient le premier géant à remporter le prix Cy Young
En 1967, Mike McCormick, lanceur gaucher des Giants, montré ici dans cette photo de dossier d'UPI, est devenu le premier géant à remporter le prix Cy Young. Cette saison-là, il a remporté 22 matchs, une moyenne de 2,85 ERA (la deuxième plus basse de sa carrière), a éliminé 150 frappeurs et a lancé 262 manches.
Les Giants n’auraient pas gagné un autre prix Cy Young pendant plus de 40 ans, Tim Lincecum ayant remporté le prix en 2008.
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McCormick devient le premier géant à remporter le prix Cy Young
En 1967, Mike McCormick, lanceur gaucher des Giants, montré ici dans cette photo de dossier d'UPI, est devenu le premier géant à remporter le prix Cy Young. Cette saison, il
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Photo: UPI, SFC
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![Mays remporte le 600e circuit Le 22 septembre 1969, Willie Mays, membre du Temple de la renommée des Giants, a réalisé son 600e circuit à la maison. Il a continué à frapper 60 points lors de sa carrière et il est toujours le meilleur frappeur à domicile des Giants, avec 646 coups de circuit tout en portant du noir et de l'orange. Dans cette photo du 16 août 1966, Russ Hodges interviewe Mays après que le voltigeur des Giants ait frappé son 534ème circuit à domicile dans une victoire de 5-2 contre les Astros de Houston. Photo: Associated Press]()
Mays atteint le 600ème tour à domicile
Le 22 septembre 1969, Willie Mays, membre du Temple de la renommée des Giants, a remporté son 600e circuit à la maison. Il a continué à frapper 60 points lors de sa carrière et est toujours le premier frappeur à domicile des Giants, avec 646 coups de circuit tout en noir et orange.Dans cette photo du 16 août 1966, Russ Hodges interviewe Mays après que le voltigeur des Giants ait réussi son 534e passage dans une victoire de 5-2 contre les Astros de Houston.
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Mays atteint le 600ème tour à domicile
Le 22 septembre 1969, Willie Mays, membre du Temple de la renommée des Giants, a remporté son 600e circuit à la maison. Il a continué à frapper 60 points de plus dans sa carrière et est toujours le principal circuit des Giants.… more
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![Les Giants engagent le premier manager noir de la Ligue nationaleEn 1981, les Giants engagent Frank Robinson comme skipper et deviennent la première équipe de la ligue nationale à engager un manager noir. Robinson, who had already broken several racial barriers in the MLB as a player and manager, was unsuccessful with the Giants and lasted less than four seasons with the franchise.This file photo, from the 1983 season, shows Robinson looking on during the Giants' batting practice before a game. Photo: Focus On Sport / Contributor]()
Giants hire National League's first black manager
In 1981, the Giants hired Frank Robinson as its skipper and became the first National League team to hire a black manager. Robinson, who had already broken several racial barriers in the MLB as a player and manager, was unsuccessful with the Giants and lasted less than four seasons with the franchise.
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Giants hire National League's first black manager
In 1981, the Giants hired Frank Robinson as its skipper and became the first National League team to hire a black manager. Robinson, who had already broken
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Photo: Focus On Sport / Contributor
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![NL wins last All-Star game at Candlestick ParkCandlestick Park hosted its second and last All-Star game in 1984, which the National League won 3-1.In this file photo from July 10, 1984, Giants catcher Bob Brenly and outfielder Chili Davis, the only representatives from the Giants, are shown at the 1984 All-Star Game. Photo: Frederic Larson, The Chronicle]()
NL wins last All-Star game at Candlestick Park
Candlestick Park hosted its second and last All-Star game in 1984, which the National League won 3-1.
In this file photo from July 10, 1984, Giants catcher Bob Brenly and outfielder Chili Davis, the only representatives from the Giants, are shown at the 1984 All-Star Game.
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NL wins last All-Star game at Candlestick Park
Candlestick Park hosted its second and last All-Star game in 1984, which the National League won 3-1.
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Photo: Frederic Larson, The Chronicle
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![Giants reach playoffs for first time since 1971The Giants won 90 games on their way to capturing the Western Division title in 1987. It was the first time the team made the playoffs in 16 years. The team reached the National League Championship Series that year, losing to the St. Louis Cardinals in seven games.Giants Chili Davis is hugged by teammate Eddie Milner and gets high fives from others after crossing the plate on a hit by Will Clark to score a run against the Cardinals in the National League Championship Series at Candlestick Park in this file photo from Friday, Oct. 9, 1987. Photo: Lennox McLendon, ASSOCIATED PRESS]()
Giants reach playoffs for first time since 1971
The Giants won 90 games on their way to capturing the Western Division title in 1987. It was the first time the team made the playoffs in 16 years. The team reached the National League Championship Series that year, losing to the St. Louis Cardinals in seven games.
Giants Chili Davis is hugged by teammate Eddie Milner and gets high fives from others after crossing the plate on a hit by Will Clark to score a run against the Cardinals in the National League Championship Series at Candlestick Park in this file photo from Friday, Oct. 9, 1987.
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Giants reach playoffs for first time since 1971
The Giants won 90 games on their way to capturing the Western Division title in 1987. It was the first time the team made the playoffs in 16 years. The team
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Photo: Lennox McLendon, ASSOCIATED PRESS
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![Barry Bonds era begins in SFBefore Peter Magowan's investment group officially owned the Giants, they signed former Pittsburgh Pirates' slugger Barry Bonds. The deal was initially struck down by the league, but terms were negotiated to protect former owner Bob Lurie and Bonds if the deal failed.Bonds, who father Bobby also played for the Giants, arrived in SF with a splash. He played his best season up to that point (46 home runs, 123 RBIs and .336 batting average) while leading the Giants to 103 wins. Bonds is shown here reacting after his two-run homer against the San Diego Padres in San Francisco in this file photo from Sept. 24, 1993. Photo: Susan Ragan, AP]()
Barry Bonds era begins in SF
Before Peter Magowan's investment group officially owned the Giants, they signed former Pittsburgh Pirates' slugger Barry Bonds. The deal was initially struck down by the league, but terms were negotiated to protect former owner Bob Lurie and Bonds if the deal failed.
Bonds, who father Bobby also played for the Giants, arrived in SF with a splash. He played his best season up to that point (46 home runs, 123 RBIs and .336 batting average) while leading the Giants to 103 wins. Bonds is shown here reacting after his two-run homer against the San Diego Padres in San Francisco in this file photo from Sept. 24, 1993.
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Barry Bonds era begins in SF
Before Peter Magowan's investment group officially owned the Giants, they signed former Pittsburgh Pirates' slugger Barry Bonds. The deal was initially struck down by the league, but
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Photo: Susan Ragan, AP
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![Bonds joins the 40-40 club, second player to do itGiants outfielder Barry Bonds hit 42 home runs and stole 40 bases during the 1996 season. He was the second player in Major League history to accomplish such a feat, joining what's become known as the 40-40 club.During that season, he also batted in 121 runs and had a .308 batting average. Bonds bats during the 1996 All-Star Home Run Derby in this file photo from July 8, 1996 at Veterans Stadium in Philadelphia. Photo: The Sporting News, Getty Images / 1996 Sporting News]()
Bonds joins the 40-40 club, second player to do it
Giants outfielder Barry Bonds hit 42 home runs and stole 40 bases during the 1996 season. He was the second player in Major League history to accomplish such a feat, joining what's become known as the 40-40 club.
During that season, he also batted in 121 runs and had a .308 batting average. Bonds bats during the 1996 All-Star Home Run Derby in this file photo from July 8, 1996 at Veterans Stadium in Philadelphia.
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Bonds joins the 40-40 club, second player to do it
Giants outfielder Barry Bonds hit 42 home runs and stole 40 bases during the 1996 season. He was the second player in Major League history to accomplish such a
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![Giants move into AT&T ParkThe Giants started a new millennium in a new stadium, which was called Pacific Bell Park at the time. In 2003, Pacific Bell was bought by SBC Communications and, for a year, the park was called SBC Park. Then, in 2005, then name was given its current moniker, AT&T Park.In their first year in the park, the Giants won the National League West division with a 97-65 record. They reached the National League Division Series, where they lost to the New York Mets in four games.]()
Giants move into AT&T ParkThe Giants started a new millennium in a new stadium, which was called Pacific Bell Park at the time. In 2003, Pacific Bell was bought by SBC Communications and, for a year, the park was called SBC Park. Then, in 2005, then name was given its current moniker, AT&T Park.
In their first year in the park, the Giants won the National League West division with a 97-65 record. They reached the National League Division Series, where they lost to the New York Mets in four games.
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Giants move into AT&T ParkThe Giants started a new millennium in a new stadium, which was called Pacific Bell Park at the time. In 2003, Pacific Bell was bought by SBC Communications and, for a year, the
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![Bonds captures single-season HR recordGiants slugger Barry Bonds was one of the biggest stories of the 2001 MLB season as he chased Mark McGwire's single-season home run record. As he approached the record, opposing pitchers began walking him, leaving many wondering whether or not he would break the record.But on October 5, 2001, Bonds broke the record by hitting his 71st and 72nd home runs of the season against the Dodgers and their pitcher Chan Ho Park. He'd go on to hit one more home run that season, making the MLB record for home runs in a single season 73. Bonds watches a grand slam sail out of the park in the bottom of the sixth inning during the Giants game against the Florida Marlins at AT&T Park in this file photo from Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2001. Photo: KENDRA LUCK/SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE]()
Bonds captures single-season HR record
Giants slugger Barry Bonds was one of the biggest stories of the 2001 MLB season as he chased Mark McGwire's single-season home run record. As he approached the record, opposing pitchers began walking him, leaving many wondering whether or not he would break the record.
But on October 5, 2001, Bonds broke the record by hitting his 71st and 72nd home runs of the season against the Dodgers and their pitcher Chan Ho Park. He'd go on to hit one more home run that season, making the MLB record for home runs in a single season 73.
Bonds watches a grand slam sail out of the park in the bottom of the sixth inning during the Giants game against the Florida Marlins at AT&T Park in this file photo from Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2001.
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Bonds captures single-season HR record
Giants slugger Barry Bonds was one of the biggest stories of the 2001 MLB season as he chased Mark McGwire's single-season home run record. As he approached the record,
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Photo: KENDRA LUCK/SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE
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![Former Giant leads team to one of its best seasonsFelipe Alou was hired as the Giants skipper in 2003 and he didn't disappoint, at least that season. In 2003, the Giants won at least 100 games for only the third time since they moved to San Francisco.They also led the National League West division every day of the regular season, becoming only the ninth team to accomplish such a feat in MLB history. That season the team reached the National League Division Series, where they lost to the Florida Marlins, the eventual World Series champs. Photo: Kate Wade, SFC]()
Former Giant leads team to one of its best seasonsFelipe Alou was hired as the Giants skipper in 2003 and he didn't disappoint, at least that season. In 2003, the Giants won at least 100 games for only the third time since they moved to San Francisco.
They also led the National League West division every day of the regular season, becoming only the ninth team to accomplish such a feat in MLB history. That season the team reached the National League Division Series, where they lost to the Florida Marlins, the eventual World Series champs.
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Former Giant leads team to one of its best seasonsFelipe Alou was hired as the Giants skipper in 2003 and he didn't disappoint, at least that season. In 2003, the Giants won at least 100 games for only the
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Photo: Kate Wade, SFC
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![Bonds era in SF ends with several bangsDespite the steroid controversy that plagued much of the end of Barry Bonds' career, his ambition on the diamond didn't let up. In his last season with the Giants, Bonds excited fans and drew the ire of others while chasing Hank Aaron's all-time home run record of 755.Well, he captured Aaron's record in August of the 2007 season with one of the 28 home runs he hit in his final year. He's shown here hitting his 756th home run in front of Washington Nationals catcher Brian Schneider in San Francisco in this file photo from August 7, 2007. The home run gave Bonds the all-time home run record in Major League Baseball. Aaron appeared on screen after he hit the home run and congratulated Bonds.Bonds was not re-signed by the Giants in the offseason and didn't return to the MLB to play for any other team. In 2017, Bonds rejoined the Giants as a special advisor to the franchise's CEO and was added into the Giants Wall of Fame. Photo: DINO VOURNAS, REUTERS]()
Bonds era in SF ends with several bangs
Despite the steroid controversy that plagued much of the end of Barry Bonds' career, his ambition on the diamond didn't let up. In his last season with the Giants, Bonds excited fans and drew the ire of others while chasing Hank Aaron's all-time home run record of 755.
Well, he captured Aaron's record in August of the 2007 season with one of the 28 home runs he hit in his final year. He's shown here hitting his 756th home run in front of Washington Nationals catcher Brian Schneider in San Francisco in this file photo from August 7, 2007. The home run gave Bonds the all-time home run record in Major League Baseball. Aaron appeared on screen after he hit the home run and congratulated Bonds.
Bonds was not re-signed by the Giants in the offseason and didn't return to the MLB to play for any other team. In 2017, Bonds rejoined the Giants as a special advisor to the franchise's CEO and was added into the Giants Wall of Fame.Less
Bonds era in SF ends with several bangs
Despite the steroid controversy that plagued much of the end of Barry Bonds' career, his ambition on the diamond didn't let up. In his last season with the Giants, Bonds
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Photo: DINO VOURNAS, REUTERS
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![Lincecum bursts onto the sceneTim Lincecum went 7-5 with the Giants in 2007, but in 2008, the franchise's first season without Barry Bonds since 2008, he 18-5 and won the NL Cy Young Award. He was the first Giants pitcher to win the award since Mike McCormick did it in 1967.He would go on to win the Cy Young Award again in 2009, becoming the first pitcher ever to win the award in their first two full seasons in the MLB. Lincecum pitches against the Arizona Diamondbacks at AT&T Park in this July 11, 2014 file photo in San Francisco. Photo: Thearon W. Henderson, Getty Images]()
Lincecum bursts onto the scene
Tim Lincecum went 7-5 with the Giants in 2007, but in 2008, the franchise's first season without Barry Bonds since 2008, he 18-5 and won the NL Cy Young Award. He was the first Giants pitcher to win the award since Mike McCormick did it in 1967.
He would go on to win the Cy Young Award again in 2009, becoming the first pitcher ever to win the award in their first two full seasons in the MLB. Lincecum pitches against the Arizona Diamondbacks at AT&T Park in this July 11, 2014 file photo in San Francisco.
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Lincecum bursts onto the scene
Tim Lincecum went 7-5 with the Giants in 2007, but in 2008, the franchise's first season without Barry Bonds since 2008, he 18-5 and won the NL Cy Young Award. He was the first
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Photo: Thearon W. Henderson, Getty Images
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![Giants win the World SeriesThe Giants 2010 season may have been labeled "torture" by the Bay Area baseball press, but it was also the year that the franchise won its first World Series since moving to SF in 1958. On their way to the championship, the Giants went 92-70 during the regular season. They beat the Texas Rangers 4-1 to capture SF's first professional sports championship since the 49ers won the Super Bowl in 1995.Giants shortstop Edgar Renteria contemplated retirement during the 2010 season as he appeared mostly off the bench, but was named the 2010 World Series MVP after knocking in two series-winning hits. In this file photo from Nov. 1, 2010, Renteria holds the Commissioner's Trophy. Photo: Michael Macor, San Francisco Chronicle]()
Giants win the World Series
The Giants 2010 season may have been labeled "torture" by the Bay Area baseball press, but it was also the year that the franchise won its first World Series since moving to SF in 1958. On their way to the championship, the Giants went 92-70 during the regular season. They beat the Texas Rangers 4-1 to capture SF's first professional sports championship since the 49ers won the Super Bowl in 1995.
Giants shortstop Edgar Renteria contemplated retirement during the 2010 season as he appeared mostly off the bench, but was named the 2010 World Series MVP after knocking in two series-winning hits. In this file photo from Nov. 1, 2010, Renteria holds the Commissioner's Trophy.
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Giants win the World Series
The Giants 2010 season may have been labeled "torture" by the Bay Area baseball press, but it was also the year that the franchise won its first World Series since moving to SF in
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Photo: Michael Macor, San Francisco Chronicle
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![Second World Series win in three yearsThe Giants won their second World Series in three years by sweeping the Detroit Tigers. Giants' third baseman Pablo Sandoval was named MVP of the series after batting .500 in the series and hitting three home runs in Game 1. With this win, the Giants were on the brink of a certifiable dynasty.Sandoval screams after scoring in the 3rd inning of game 7 of the NLCS at AT&T Park in this file photo from Monday, Oct. 22, 2012 in San Francisco. Photo: Beck Diefenbach, The Chronicle]()
Second World Series win in three years
The Giants won their second World Series in three years by sweeping the Detroit Tigers. Giants' third baseman Pablo Sandoval was named MVP of the series after batting .500 in the series and hitting three home runs in Game 1. With this win, the Giants were on the brink of a certifiable dynasty.
Sandoval screams after scoring in the 3rd inning of game 7 of the NLCS at AT&T Park in this file photo from Monday, Oct. 22, 2012 in San Francisco.
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Second World Series win in three years
The Giants won their second World Series in three years by sweeping the Detroit Tigers. Giants' third baseman Pablo Sandoval was named MVP of the series after batting .500
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Photo: Beck Diefenbach, The Chronicle
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![Giants: A modern-day baseball dynasty?The Giants won their third World Series in six years in 2014 by defeating the Kansas City Royals 4-3 in the championship round. The win sparked a debate over whether or not the Giants' three championships in six years made them a modern-day baseball dynasty.Pticher Madison Bumgarner was named MVP of the World Series after allowing only a single run in the 21 innings he played during the series. Buster Posey and Bumgarner of the San Francisco Giants hug in celebration after defeating the Kansas City Royals to win Game 7 of the 2014 World Series by a score of 3-2 at Kauffman Stadium in this file photo from Oct. 29, 2014 in Kansas City, Mo. Photo: Jamie Squire, Getty Images]()
Giants: A modern-day baseball dynasty?
The Giants won their third World Series in six years in 2014 by defeating the Kansas City Royals 4-3 in the championship round. The win sparked a debate over whether or not the Giants' three championships in six years made them a modern-day baseball dynasty.
Pticher Madison Bumgarner was named MVP of the World Series after allowing only a single run in the 21 innings he played during the series. Buster Posey and Bumgarner of the San Francisco Giants hug in celebration after defeating the Kansas City Royals to win Game 7 of the 2014 World Series by a score of 3-2 at Kauffman Stadium in this file photo from Oct. 29, 2014 in Kansas City, Mo.
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Giants: A modern-day baseball dynasty?
The Giants won their third World Series in six years in 2014 by defeating the Kansas City Royals 4-3 in the championship round. The win sparked a debate over whether or not
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![ST. LOUIS, MO - SEPTEMBER 22: Mark Melancon #41 of the San Francisco Giants leaves the field after giving up the game-winning home run against the St. Louis Cardinals in the tenth inning at Busch Stadium on September 22, 2018 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images) Photo: Dilip Vishwanat / Getty Images]()
ST. LOUIS, MO – SEPTEMBER 22: Mark Melancon #41 of the San Francisco Giants leaves the field after giving up the game-winning home run against the St. Louis Cardinals in the tenth inning at Busch Stadium on September 22, 2018 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)
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ST. LOUIS, MO – SEPTEMBER 22: Mark Melancon #41 of the San Francisco Giants leaves the field after giving up the game-winning home run against the St. Louis Cardinals in the tenth inning at Busch Stadium on
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![St. Louis Cardinals' Tyler O'Neill (41) is congratulated by teammate Marcell Ozuna (23) after hitting a walk-off home run to defeat the San Francisco Giants 5-4 in the 10th inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) Photo: Jeff Roberson / Associated Press]()
St. Louis Cardinals' Tyler O'Neill (41) is congratulated by teammate Marcell Ozuna (23) after hitting a walk-off home run to defeat the San Francisco Giants 5-4 in the 10th inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
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![San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Dereck Rodriguez throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) Photo: Jeff Roberson / Associated Press]()
San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Dereck Rodriguez throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Dereck Rodriguez throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
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![San Francisco Giants' Aramis Garcia, right, scores past St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina during the third inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) Photo: Jeff Roberson / Associated Press]()
San Francisco Giants' Aramis Garcia, right, scores past St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina during the third inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
San Francisco Giants' Aramis Garcia, right, scores past St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina during the third inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
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Dereck Rodriguez allowed more than three runs for the first time since June 9, at Washington, his second big-league start.
Dereck Rodriguez allowed more than three runs for the first time since June 9, at Washington, his second big-league start.
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Giants reliever Melancon loses another on 10th-inning homer
ST. LOUIS – One week hence, Mark Melancon will be halfway through the four-year, $62 million contract the Giants awarded when they viewed him as a savior for a bullpen that blew up against the Cubs in their final 2016 postseason game.
The best that can be said for their marriage is, they have two more seasons to prove it was not a colossal mistake, for Melancon to steer his career back toward 2015 and 2016, when he saved 98 games for the Pirates and Nationals to get the contract.
From the moment he blew a ninth-inning lead in the 2017 season opener in Arizona, through his loss in Saturday's 5-4 game against the Cardinals, on Tyler O'Neill's 10th-inning home run, Melancon's health and performance have made the faithful cringe.
For now, Melancon has two things to offer skeptics ahead of his 2019 and 2020 seasons.
One, the elbow and forearm issues that derailed him appear to be gone. Two, he has not lost confidence in his own abilities, nor his desire to fight.
"This is the most excited I've been in the two years I've been here," Melancon said when asked about his future. "I feel like this is the most pain-free I've been, the most excited I've been to show up at the yard every day. I'm confident my stuff is good and will play out.
"The last few days have been rough, but that's part of the game, and you have to learn to roll with those times. I'm eager to get to tomorrow. I hope I get in there."
Melancon is right about his stuff. His gets swings and misses with his cutter, changeup and curveball. In his two losses this series, he got two outs and seemed headed for perfect innings before things fell apart.
In the eighth inning on Friday night, Melancon struck out Jedd Gyorko and retired Yadier Molina on a groundball before he walked Harrison Bader and allowed a Yairo Muñoz single. Matt Adams' pinch, two-run double gave St. Louis a 5-3 win.
In the 10th inning Saturday, Melancon got Bader and Muñoz on flyballs, then built the count to 2-2 when he hung a curveball that O'Neill sent over the left-field wall to start a celebration at Busch Stadium.
This maddening loss mimicked so many others this season because the Giants were on the verge of winning multiple times and could not close the deal.
They took advantage of two St. Louis errors, good baserunning and one of four hits by rookie catcher Aramis Garcia to score three runs in the seventh and take a 4-2 lead.
Garcia's two-run hit from the eighth spot kept Rodriguez in the game, but the rookie lost the lead on six pitches: four balls to Gyorko and an 0-1 hanging curveball that Molina slammed for the tying home run.
Rodriguez was done after allowed four earned runs for just the second time, and the first since his second big-league start on June 9.
"I met Yadier a couple of times when he was part of the WBCs my dad played in," Rodriguez said, referring to Team Puerto Rico in the World Baseball Classic. "He's a smart catcher, a smart guy back there. He's one of the best. He knows what he's doing. He probably knew a curveball was coming."
The Giants had a great chance to go ahead in the 10th after first baseman Matt Carpenter made two errors on one Gorkys Hernandez groundball, putting runners on the corners with one out for one of their hottest hitters, Alen Hanson. But Carlos Martinez got Hanson to swing at ball four, and Austin Slater took a called third strike to end the threat.
Manager Bruce Bochy, frustrated with his own team's failings, nonetheless credited the Cardinals, who appear to be playoff-bound.
"That's one reason they are where they are," Bochy said. "They get big hits, big home runs. That's what they're looking for. That's what they're trying to do."
Henry Schulman is an editor of the San Francisco Chronicle. Email: [email protected] Twitter: hankschulman
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