Giants beat White Sox 3-1 on June 28, 2025, as Robbie Ray dominates and the bullpen sets a franchise record. See how SF's historic pitching led to the win.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
Another game, another masterclass in pitching. The San Francisco Giants showcased their blueprint for success yet again on Saturday, dispatching the Chicago White Sox 3-1 on the back of a dominant Robbie Ray start and a historically great bullpen. With Thairo Estrada providing the key offensive spark, the Giants improved to 45-37, proving that when your pitching is this good, you don't need an offensive explosion to rack up wins.
The Giants' bullpen set a franchise record for lowest ERA through the end of June at 2.48, going 21-2 when leading after six innings.
Robbie Ray has been everything the Giants hoped for and more, and Saturday was another chapter in his stellar season. The lefty was in complete control, carving up the White Sox lineup for seven innings while allowing just a single run and striking out eight. The performance pushed his record to an impressive 9-2 and lowered his ERA to a sparkling 2.75. With 112 strikeouts in just under 100 innings, Ray isn't just an anchor; he's the ace leading this charge.
Just when you think the Giants' bullpen can't get any better, they go and set a franchise record. Their collective 2.48 ERA is now the lowest in team history through the end of June, a truly remarkable feat. After Ray's brilliant start, the familiar lockdown crew took over. Camilo Doval was his usual untouchable self, slamming the door for his 18th save and keeping his own ERA at a minuscule 1.16. Supported by shutdown arms like Randy Rodriguez (0.73 ERA) and Tyler Rogers (1.78 ERA), this unit isn't just the best in baseball right now—it's making history.
While the pitching stole the headlines, the offense provided the necessary punch to secure the victory. The biggest blow came from Thairo Estrada, who delivered a clutch hit to drive in two crucial runs. Michael Conforto also contributed to the effort, helping to manufacture the three runs that would prove to be more than enough. It's a familiar script for the 2025 Giants: get a lead, and let the arms do the rest. So far, it's working to perfection.
With a winning record of 45-37 and a clear identity built on elite pitching, the Giants are looking formidable as the calendar flips to July. The trade deadline is a month away, but with the current roster firing on all cylinders, the focus remains squarely on the field. This team has its formula, and they're executing it at a historic level. Now, they'll look to carry this momentum forward and secure a series win against Chicago tomorrow.
