CHICAGO — Patrick Bailey powered the San Francisco Giants to a crucial victory on Friday night, securing a 3-1 win against the Chicago White Sox. Bailey delivered a pivotal two-run triple in the sixth inning, helping snap the Giants’ three-game losing streak and providing them with a fresh start on a lengthy 10-game road swing.
Landon Roupp emerged victorious on the pitching mound, with this marking his third win in four starts. Roupp (6-5) gave a solid performance by limiting the White Sox to an unearned run, allowing seven hits, and striking out four over 5 1/3 innings. He also permitted two walks during his tenure on the field.
Bailey’s game-changing triple came off Chicago’s relief pitcher Tyler Alexander (4-8), who took the loss. Meanwhile, closer Camilo Doval sealed the deal for the Giants in the ninth inning, recording his 13th save of the season.
San Francisco entered this series after being swept by Miami earlier in the week. Their victory against Chicago could be the comeback they need, having previously lost eight out of their last eleven encounters.
Unfortunately, for the White Sox, who sit at the bottom of the American League, the night added to their woes. They have experienced defeat in 12 of their last 15 games. The match saw Chicago initially leading with Chase Meidroth scoring on a Giants error in the first inning. However, San Francisco quickly leveled the score in the third through Wilmer Flores’ RBI double.
Aaron Civale, making his inaugural home start for the White Sox following a recent trade with Milwaukee, delivered a mixed performance. Over four innings, he relinquished a run, three hits, and four walks, alongside striking out four batters.
A pivotal moment arose when Chicago loaded the bases in the fourth and fifth innings but failed to capitalize. Roupp masterfully navigated out of a tense fourth inning by inducing a double play, followed by shutting down the fifth with a strategic strikeout and a straightforward popup.
The night emphasized Chicago’s ongoing struggles with runners in scoring positions—an area where they continue to lag behind the rest of the majors. With a performance of 1 for 8 against the Giants, their average dropped further, signifying the chase for improvement.
Looking ahead, San Francisco is set to continue the series on Saturday with left-hander Robbie Ray (8-2, 2.83 ERA) taking the mound against Chicago’s right-hander Adrian Houser (2-2, 2.27 ERA). The Giants aim to carry their newfound momentum forward, building on this hard-fought victory.