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sports1 year ago

"Giants Set Franchise Records in Thrilling Walk-Off Victory Over Phillies"

The San Francisco Giants made franchise history with a 1-0 walk-off win against the Philadelphia Phillies, thanks to Luis Matos' sacrifice fly in the 10th inning. This marked the first time since 1966 that the Giants won 1-0 on a walk-off sac fly. Additionally, the Giants' bullpen set a franchise record for most strikeouts by relievers in a single month with 138 in May.

sports2 years ago

Matos Makes Giants History in Win Against D-backs.

Luis Matos, the 21-year-old rookie outfielder for the San Francisco Giants, hit his first major league home run to break a tie in the sixth inning and become the youngest Giant to hit a home run since 1987. Matos has matched Willie McCovey for the most runs in franchise history through a Giants' first 10 games. The Giants have won 12 of their last 13 games, and Matos is a pivotal contributor to their recent form.

sports2 years ago

Matos leads Giants to historic win over Diamondbacks.

Luis Matos hit his first major league home run, a two-run shot, to break a 5-5 tie in the bottom of the sixth inning, allowing him to become the youngest Giant to hit a home run since Matt Williams in 1987. Matos' 11 runs through his first 10 career games match Willie McCovey for the most in franchise history through a Giants’ first 10 games. The Giants have won 12 of their last 13 games and are now 1 1/2 games out of first place in the NL West.

sports2 years ago

Luis Matos Makes Giants History with First MLB Home Run in Win over D-backs

Rookie outfielder Luis Matos hit his first career home run, a two-run shot, to help the San Francisco Giants secure a 7-6 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. Matos' homer was the difference in the game, and the Giants have now won their fourth straight series. The team has won 12 of their last 13 games and is just 1.5 games behind the D-backs for first place in the NL West.

sports2 years ago

"Matos' First Home Run Secures Giants' Victory Against D-backs"

Luis Matos hit his first career home run, a two-run shot in the sixth inning, to give the San Francisco Giants a 7-6 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Giants have won 12 of their past 13 games and are now 1.5 games behind the D-backs for first place in the NL West. Matos became the fifth Giants rookie to record his first major-league homer this season. Matos' parents, who have never watched their son play in person, were denied a visa to travel from Venezuela to the US to see him play.

sports2 years ago

Giants sweep Dodgers with mounting wins and injuries.

The San Francisco Giants completed their first sweep in Los Angeles since 2012, defeating the Dodgers 7-3 on Sunday. Outfielder Luis Matos continued to impress, hitting a two-run double and scoring a run, matching Willie McCovey's Giants record for most runs in a player's first four games. The Giants went 15-for-43 with runners in scoring position and put up 29 runs in the sweep, the team's most ever in a three-game series at Dodger Stadium. The team's outfield has improved with Matos' addition, and the Giants are now in second place in the NL West.

sports2 years ago

"Giants' Prospect Luis Matos Shines in MLB Debut After Call-Up"

The San Francisco Giants' decision to protect 20-year-old outfielder Luis Matos on their 40-man roster last November paid off as he made his MLB debut on Wednesday, becoming the youngest Giants player to debut since Madison Bumgarner in 2009. Matos, who hit .211 in A-ball last season, blitzed his way through the two highest minor-league levels in barely two months, positioning himself as the obvious alternative when outfielder Mitch Haniger fractured his forearm on Tuesday. Matos whistled a single on the second pitch he saw in the Giants’ 8-5, 10-inning victory over the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium.

sports2 years ago

Luis Matos shines in MLB debut as Giants sweep Cardinals.

Giants' top prospect Luis Matos singles in his first MLB at-bat in a win against the St. Louis Cardinals. Matos, who is known for his supreme confidence, was called up from Triple-A Sacramento after Mitch Haniger was hit by a pitch that fractured his right forearm. The Giants' third-longest tenured player, Mike Yastrzemski, hit a two-run homer in the 10th inning to tie the game, and the Giants went on to win 8-5. The Giants have had eight players make their debut this season, and Matos is the second-youngest position player in the majors.

fantasy-baseball2 years ago

"Fantasy baseball players take note: Giants call up prospect Luis Matos"

The San Francisco Giants have called up prospect Luis Matos from Triple-A Sacramento, and he deserves attention in fantasy baseball leagues. Matos has been dominant in the high minors this season, with a .350/.415/.561 slash line, 10 home runs, 25 extra-base hits, and 15 steals. He has also shown discipline at the plate, with more walks than strikeouts. Matos has an every-category skill set and is currently unattached in over 75% of Yahoo leagues.

sports2 years ago

Giants' top prospect Matos steps up as Haniger's injury threatens season.

San Francisco Giants outfield prospect Luis Matos is set to make his Major League debut after Mitch Haniger fractured his right forearm when struck by a pitch from Cardinals right-hander Jack Flaherty. Matos has been tearing up Triple-A pitching for nearly a month, collecting 43 hits in 107 at-bats for Sacramento. Haniger and possibly J.D. Davis are headed to the injured list, creating an opening for Matos. The Giants' farm system has proven capable of backfilling roster needs rather than forcing the front office to rely on trawling the waiver wire for short-term replacements.

sports2 years ago

Giants' Prospect Luis Matos Steps Up Amidst Injuries.

The San Francisco Giants lost two key players, Mitch Haniger and J.D. Davis, to injuries in their win over the Cardinals. Haniger suffered a fractured right forearm and is expected to be placed on the injured list, while Davis exited with a right ankle sprain. Hot-hitting outfield prospect Luis Matos and infielder David Villar were pulled from Triple-A Sacramento’s game and are expected to be activated for Wednesday’s series finale. Matos, who is batting .398 with a 1.120 OPS and seven home runs over 24 games with the River Cats, is likely to replace Haniger.

sports2 years ago

Luis Matos: The Rising Star of San Francisco Giants

Luis Matos, a 21-year-old prospect for the San Francisco Giants, is set to make his major league debut after impressing in Double-A and Triple-A. Matos is described as "insanely gifted" by former Giants outfielder Pat Burrell and has been praised for his natural talent, power, speed, and arm. Matos struggled with injury last year but has bounced back this season, hitting .398 with seven homers in 23 games in the Pacific Coast League. While there are areas for improvement, Matos' confidence and love for the game have impressed coaches and teammates alike.

sports2 years ago

Giants' Win Marred by Injuries to Haniger and Davis, Prospect Matos Called Up.

The San Francisco Giants won 11-3 against the St. Louis Cardinals, but lost their third baseman and right fielder, J.D. Davis and Mitch Haniger, respectively, due to injuries. Haniger has a fractured forearm and is expected to miss six to eight weeks, while Davis has a right ankle sprain. Luis Matos, the Giants' top outfield prospect, is expected to be called up to replace Haniger. The Giants had an impressive showing from their rookies, including Blake Sabol, Casey Schmitt, and Patrick Bailey, who all contributed to the win. Keaton Winn also made his big-league debut and got the save.