Giants top Dodgers 8-7 on July 12, 2025, in an offensive thriller. Willy Adames & Jung Hoo Lee star with 3 RBIs each to tighten the NL West race. Recap.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
In a classic, heart-pounding chapter of baseball's greatest rivalry, the San Francisco Giants slugged their way to a dramatic 8-7 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers at a roaring Oracle Park. It was a back-and-forth affair that showcased the Giants' offensive depth and late-inning grit, pulling them closer in a tightening NL West race.
With the win, the Giants improved to 52-43, pulling within four games of the division-leading Dodgers.
The bats came alive on Friday night in a spectacular display of power and timely hitting. Willy Adames was the star of the show, launching a home run and a crucial two-run triple to tally three RBIs. Not to be outdone, Jung Hoo Lee matched him with three RBIs of his own, lacing a two-run triple in the fourth and hustling for an infield single in the fifth. The long ball was contagious, as both Dominic Smith and Michael Conforto added solo homers, ensuring the Dodgers' pitching staff had no room to breathe. The offensive explosion was a clear message: this lineup, bolstered by the presence of Rafael Devers, can go run-for-run with anyone.
While the offense grabbed the headlines, the pitching staff did just enough to secure the victory. Logan Webb battled through 5 1/3 innings, and while he allowed six runs, he kept the Giants in the game and earned his ninth win of the season. The real drama came in the ninth. With the tying and go-ahead runs on base, manager Bob Melvin called on Camilo Doval. The 'Doval-anche' delivered, inducing a game-ending double play from Will Smith to lock down his 15th save and send the home crowd into a frenzy.
The victory shrinks the Dodgers' lead in the NL West to just four games, turning this weekend series into a pivotal showdown. The energy from the win was palpable, with players celebrating on social media and the clubhouse buzzing. The Giants now face a fascinating pitching matchup in the next game, with right-hander Landen Roupp (6-5, 3.39 ERA) set to take the hill against the formidable Shohei Ohtani (0-1, 1.50 ERA), who hit his 32nd homer of the season into McCovey Cove in Friday's loss.
Last night's victory was more than just a single win; it was a statement. The Giants went toe-to-toe with the division leaders and proved they have the firepower and the nerve to compete. Now, all eyes turn to the mound as rookie Landen Roupp faces the ultimate test in Shohei Ohtani. This series is shaping up to be a turning point in the season, and the Giants have all the momentum.
