dailyloe.com – On May 11, 2026, the San Francisco Giants defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 9-3 in Los Angeles. This game marked the first of a four-game series between the two teams.
Rafael Devers played a significant role, hitting a homer early in the game and drawing a bases-loaded walk in the seventh inning that broke a tie. Willy Adames also contributed with a two-run single in the seventh.
The Dodgers, who are the two-time defending World Series champions, have struggled recently, losing eight of their last 12 games, including three consecutive blowout losses. Their offense has faltered, scoring three runs or fewer in nine of those 12 games.
In this matchup, Dodgers player Shohei Ohtani went 0 for 5 with two strikeouts, extending his hitless streak over 19 of 37 games. Mookie Betts returned to the lineup after being on the injured list, hitting 1 for 5.
Following this defeat, the Dodgers fell to 24-17, losing their first-place position in the NL West, now a half-game behind San Diego. The Giants improved to 17-24, marking their first consecutive wins since April 25-26 against Miami.
The Giants also ended a seven-game road losing streak, with their last win away from home occurring on April 18 at Washington. The game was tied at 3-3 heading into the seventh inning.
In the seventh inning, the Giants loaded the bases against Dodgers pitcher Alex Vesia, who struggled with walks. Devers’ walk came with two strikes, leading to a pitching change.
Adames then singled against Will Klein, extending the Giants’ lead to 6-3. Adames had a strong performance, finishing the game with three RBIs.
In the ninth inning, Dodgers reliever Wyatt Mills issued four walks and hit a batter, allowing the Giants to score three more runs. Matt Gage earned the win for the Giants, pitching 1 2/3 innings of scoreless relief.
Giants starter Trevor McDonald allowed three runs and nine hits over 5 1/3 innings. Heliot Ramos contributed a two-run double in the sixth, putting the Giants ahead 3-2.
Dodgers pitcher Sasaki allowed six hits and struck out five while pitching five-plus innings before being pulled. Giants outfielder Harrison Bader returned from the injured list, going 1 for 4 in the game.
Looking ahead, Giants pitcher Adrian Houser is set to start on Tuesday against Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto.
