In Miller’s absence, Joey Lucchesi and Matt Gage have served as the Giants’ left-handed presences in the bullpen. Lucchesi, a Newark native, owns a 3.13 ERA over 23 innings, while Gage is posting a 0.45 ERA over 20 innings.

Dominic Smith hit a three-run single and Drew Gilbert and Tyler Fitzgerald added solo homers as the San Francisco Giants beat the Tampa Bay Rays 7-1.

Ryan Pepiot pitched 5 2/3 scoreless innings on Sunday against the San Francisco Giants, but then it all fell apart in the sixth inning when five straight hitters reached against him. The Giants won 7-1,

The Giants’ losing streak reached seven games — and 15 of 16 at home — despite seven shutout innings from Justin Verlander.

Giants outfielder Drew Gilbert hits his first MLB home run during San Francisco’s matchup against the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday at Oracle Park.Giants prospect Drew Gilbert blasts first home run of his MLB career vs.

Their losing streak has hit six games. They’re 59-63 on the season. And they’ve now lost 14 of their last 15 games at home, something that hasn’t been done since 1901. Right-hander Landen Roupp pitched three-plus innings in his first start back from the injured list, allowing five earned runs and striking out five batters.

Amid a season that hasn't had a lot of bright spots, San Francisco Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee gave everyone a reason to smile during the team's 7-1 victory

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