Willy Adames hit two homers, but the Giants lost to the Blue Jays 6-3 on July 19, 2025. Logan Webb struggled as Toronto rallied for the win. Read more.
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It was a day of individual brilliance overshadowed by a team-wide slump. While shortstop Willy Adames put on a power display with two solo home runs, it wasn't enough to lift the Giants past the Toronto Blue Jays, who secured a 6-3 victory at Rogers Centre. The loss stings, but all eyes now turn to Sunday's series finale, where a compelling storyline awaits: Robbie Ray's start against the very team where he won a Cy Young award.
Willy Adames provided all of the Giants' offense until the ninth inning, launching two solo home runs for his ninth career multi-homer game.
Willy Adames was a one-man wrecking crew on Saturday. The Giants shortstop blasted his 13th and 14th home runs of the season, providing the only offense for San Francisco for much of the contest. It was a spectacular display of power and a welcome sight for a lineup that has struggled for consistency. Unfortunately, baseball is a team sport. Outside of Adames' heroics, the bats were quiet, and the Giants couldn't string together the rallies needed to overcome a tough day on the mound.
Logan Webb, typically a bastion of reliability, had a rare off day. The Giants ace battled through six innings but surrendered a season-high 11 hits, leading to four earned runs. The turning point came in the sixth inning when a 2-0 Giants lead evaporated after a four-run Toronto rally, punctuated by Will Wagner's go-ahead two-run double. The bullpen couldn't stop the bleeding either, allowing a late two-run homer that sealed the Giants' fate.
The Giants will look to salvage the series and avoid a sweep on Sunday, and they're sending the perfect man for the job to the mound. Lefty Robbie Ray (9-3, 2.65 ERA) will face his former team, the Toronto Blue Jays. These 'revenge games' always carry extra weight, and the Giants will be counting on Ray's intensity and electric stuff to shut down the hot-hitting Jays. A strong performance from Ray would not only prevent a sweep but also provide a much-needed morale boost for the team.
Yesterday's loss was a classic 'good news, bad news' situation. The good: Willy Adames is locked in at the plate. The bad: The rest of the team couldn't follow suit. The focus now shifts completely to Sunday's finale. Can Robbie Ray play the role of stopper against his old club and send the Giants home with a win? First pitch can't come soon enough.
