Dodgers Defeat Giants 3-0 in Series-Opening Game SAN FRANCISCO -- Tyer Glasnow and Tanner Scott combined on a one-hitter as the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the San Francisco Giants 3-0 on Thursday, April 23, 2026. The NL West-leading Dodgers avoided a three-game series sweep with the victory, which marked their second win in six games. Kyle Tucker and Hyeseong Kim each contributed two hits, while Kim and Dalton Rushing recorded RBIs. Shohei Ohtani went 0 for 5 with two strikeouts. Glasnow (3-0), a 32-year-old right-hander, pitched eight innings, striking out nine and allowing one hit and a walk. He threw 105 pitches, 69 for strikes, and retired the final 14 batters he faced. This was the first time in his MLB career that Glasnow pitched a complete game. Scott earned his first save of the season by retiring the final three batters. The Dodgers’ offense provided key support. After being held to one run in the first two games of the series, Los Angeles took a 1-0 lead in the second inning. With two outs, Dalton Rushing hit an RBI single off Giants starter Logan Webb. Webb (2-3) allowed three runs and seven hits in seven innings, with five strikeouts and two walks. The game turned in the fourth inning when Muncy doubled and scored on a throwing error by Giants center fielder Drew Gilbert. Kim added a two-out RBI single to make it 3-0. The Giants managed only one hit, a single by Luis Arraez in the first inning, and failed to advance any runner past first base. San Francisco fell to 2-5 in their last seven games. Webb struggled with command, surrendering three runs and seven hits. The Giants’ pitching staff faced challenges, as the Dodgers’ lineup capitalized on defensive lapses and timely hitting. The victory improved the Dodgers’ record to 12-8, while the Giants dropped to 10-10.#shohei_ohtani #los_angeles_dodgers #san_francisco_giants #logan_webb #tyer_glasnow
Fantasy Baseball Lineup Guide for Yankees-Giants Clash Wednesday’s MLB matchup between the San Francisco Giants and New York Yankees kicks off the 2026 season, offering fantasy managers critical insights into starting pitching and key hitters. San Francisco’s Logan Webb is set to start at home, while the Yankees’ Max Fried takes the mound in the series opener. Both pitchers will face unique challenges based on their spring performances and the ballpark’s impact. Webb, the Giants’ Opening Day starter, made his final Cactus League appearance last Thursday, allowing six earned runs over 4⅓ innings with eight hits, three strikeouts, and one walk. Despite the rough outing, his performance in the World Baseball Classic (WBC) suggests he can rebound. In the tournament, Webb pitched 8⅔ innings, yielding just one run and striking out 11 batters. Fantasy managers should expect him to lean into his WBC form, especially since Oracle Park is known for suppressing right-handed power but favoring batting averages. The Giants’ designated hitter, Jerar Encarnacion, capitalizes on this dynamic. His .294/.288/.471 line secured him a regular role, while top prospect Bryce Eldridge was sent to Triple-A. Encarnacion’s platoon advantage against right-handed pitchers like Fried makes him a valuable streamer. Fried, the Yankees’ Opening Day starter, also faced challenges in his final spring game, walking four batters with just two strikeouts over five innings. However, his pitch count of 82 suggests he’ll be ready to go deep into the game. The lefty will face six right-handed hitters, including Rafael Devers, Luis Arraez, and Jung Hoo Lee, which could limit his effectiveness. Yet, his familiarity with Oracle Park from his time with the Colorado Rockies may help him adjust.#new_york_yankees #san_francisco_giants #jerar_encarnacion #max_fried #logan_webb
