San Francisco Giants' catcher Patrick Bailey made history with a walk-off home run, leading the team to victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates, 3-0, in Game 1 of the series at Oracle Park.

By the Numbers
  • Patrick Bailey went 1-for-4 with a walk-off home run and three RBIs in the game.
  • He is now hitting .297 this season with three home runs.
Yes, But

Despite Bailey's impressive performance, the Giants have been struggling to find a long-term solution at catcher since Buster Posey's retirement.

State of Play
  • Patrick Bailey is now the 3rd player in Giants history with 2 walk-off home runs within his first 10 career home runs.
  • The Giants are now 13-14 after the win, while the Pirates are also 13-14 after the loss.
  • The two teams are set to play again on Saturday night, with Martin Perez pitching for the Pirates and Jordan Hicks for the Giants at 9:05 p.m. ET.
What's Next

Following his standout performance, the Giants will look to Patrick Bailey for continued success at the plate and behind it, as they aim for a more stable solution at the catcher position.

Bottom Line

Patrick Bailey's walk-off home run not only secured a win for the Giants but also solidified his place in team history, highlighting his potential as a key player for the team's future.