Giants rally past Athletics with 2-run ninth inning
SAN FRANCISCO (Interstat) — The San Francisco Giants scored twice in the ninth inning to defeat the Athletics 2-1 on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at Oracle Park before 37,526 in a game lasting 2:28.
The Athletics took a 1-0 lead in the eighth inning, but the Giants answered in the bottom of the ninth. Victor Bericoto went 2 for 4 with a home run and an RBI to lead San Francisco’s six-hit attack. Tyler Mahle was the top star, throwing 5 2/3 innings of two-hit, scoreless ball with four strikeouts. Gage Jump matched him for Oakland, striking out nine over five scoreless innings, allowing three hits.
Erik Miller (1-0) pitched the ninth inning, striking out one, to earn the win. Elvis Alvarado (3-3) took the loss after allowing the two runs in the ninth. managed only three hits.
The Giants improved to 33-46, while the Athletics fell to 38-42. The teams play again Thursday.