Giants shut out for 7th time, lose 4th straight for 3rd time already
The San Francisco Giants were shut out for the seventh time this season in a 3-0 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays, marking their fourth consecutive defeat. Pitcher Robbie Ray allowed two solo home runs despite a strong overall outing, while the Giants' offense struggled against Rays starter Shane McClanahan. The team's ongoing difficulties against left-handed pitching and poor baserunning contributed to their continued slump on the road.
- ▪The Giants have been shut out seven times in their first 32 games, the most in the majors.
- ▪San Francisco is averaging 3.25 runs per game, the lowest in the league.
- ▪The team is 2-7 against left-handed starters this season and has lost 19 of its last 54 games against them dating back to last year.
- ▪Robbie Ray allowed only four hits over 6 1/3 innings but gave up two home runs.
- ▪Third base coach Hector Borg made another baserunning error by sending Luis Arraez home on a ball to the corner, resulting in an out.
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MLB Giants shut out for 7th time, lose 4th straight for 3rd time already By Evan Webeck Published May 1, 2026, 9:44 p.m. ET The indoor setting of Tropicana Field should have been a welcome sight for the Giants, whose arrival in Florida was delayed by a rain-induced doubleheader that could not have gone worse. An air-conditioned and drama-free affair Friday against the Rays didn’t treat them any better. There was no risk of being walked off for a third consecutive game as the Giants never held a lead or got on the scoreboard at all, in a 3-0 loss to begin the second leg of their road trip. Giants pitcher Robbie Ray surrendered solo home runs to Yandy Diaz and Junior Caminero on Friday.
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