It has been a week of rivalries in MLB, with many high-scoring games happening lately. Earlier, the Boston Red Sox dominated their arch-rivals New York Yankees. Now, the San Francisco Giants have followed the same suit. The Giants scored 15 past their fierce rivals, Los Angeles Dodgers, without allowing a single run in return to win the game and the series.
As the series was in the limelight since the start for multiple reasons, this game had a lot of interest from baseball fans. And when the result came, they took upon the opportunity to share their thoughts about this game.
The Los Angeles Dodgers had a mountain to climb after the San Francisco Giants’ great leap
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It was a controversial game between the Dodgers and the Giants on Friday. Baseball fans also accused the Dodgers of cheating after stadium lights flickered during the play, almost costing the visitors a run in a close game. Although it did not affect the result and everyone expected the repercussion to spread across the next game.
But it did not happen as the Giants dominated the proceedings in the entire game and piled on runs in multiples. They ultimately took a strong lead while the Dodgers struggled to score a single run. The game ended in favor of the Giants with a score of 15-0. MLB also shared a post on the result. The caption read, “San Francisco put up Giant numbers against its fiercest rival.”
San Francisco put up Giant numbers against its fiercest rival. 💪 pic.twitter.com/aSVooyWILH
— MLB (@MLB) June 18, 2023
Even though the game started slow, both teams failed to score till the end of the fourth innings. But the Giants found their rhythm and had a great second half. For them, LaMonte Wade Jr. and Luis Matos scored seven runs combined. Apart from scoring, Wade also participated in five RBIs and had a home run to his credit.
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Not only batting, but the Giants’ pitching was also top-notch. Both Alex Wood and Tristan Beck combined to see no runs during their course of action. They conceded only six hits in nine innings pitched and claimed six strikeouts, helping the team immensely.
15-0 is the Giants’ second-largest shutout win over the Dodgers in the history of the rivalry, behind only:
7/3/1949: 16-0 at the Polo Grounds https://t.co/PItOUkIhS2
— Sarah Langs (@SlangsOnSports) June 18, 2023
The result also added to the historic rivalry between the two as it became Giants’ second-largest shutout win over the Dodgers. Given that the Dodgers struggled to score a single run in an enormous loss, baseball fans had their say on this result.
Fans term it a game that was a treat to watch!
In every sport, high-scoring games engage the spectators more. This game gave the same experience to baseball fans, who not only enjoyed but are celebrating it too. They also shared their reactions on the same, as many said it was a rout, others claimed that the Giants always dominate the Dodgers. Few others compared this with NFL rivalries. Here are a few of the reactions:
Wow, the Dodgers are Canceling themselves. Take that L. 🤣 #CancelTheDodgers
— LeeTheGrillGuy1two3 (@Lee1two3) June 18, 2023
Giants still own the dodgers
— Isaiah🦅 (@RatiodByTrey) June 18, 2023
Thank you for posting though yesterday’s game was more interesting
— dead giants fan➐ (@Hapuzu) June 18, 2023
Comparisons with other games. Interesting!
Didn’t realize the 49ers and Rams had a division rivalry game today
— TotallyMan (@MrPuglol111) June 18, 2023
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It’s official, the Cincinnati Reds have broken the Los Angeles Dodgers
— dabeardo69🇲🇽 (@beardo_07) June 18, 2023
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Fans have loved this result, which has put both teams closer in the standings. With a win in the next game, the Giants can overleap the Dodgers for a second spot in the NL West. What do you think, will they be able to do it? Let us know in the comments below!
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