Casey Schmitt Sparks Giants’ Electric Comeback Win Against Rockies
It’s June in Denver, and the San Francisco Giants just pulled off another dramatic comeback that has fans believing in magic once again. In one of the most electrifying finishes of their season, the Giants rallied for seven runs in the final two innings to beat the Rockies 10-7, pushing their win streak to seven games and placing them just a half-game behind the Dodgers in the standings.
Let’s set the stage. Down 6-3 heading into the eighth inning, San Francisco looked like they might finally drop one — especially after losing two key defensive anchors, Matt Chapman and Patrick Bailey, to injuries earlier in the week. But this team continues to embody resilience, and Wednesday night was no exception.
Casey Schmitt, filling in for Chapman at third base, came through with clutch performances all around. He drew a critical bases-loaded walk after a gritty eight-pitch battle, showing remarkable plate discipline against one of Colorado’s toughest bullpen arms. That walk cut the lead to 6-4 — and then came Mike Yastrzemski, who ripped a two-run double off the right-center fence to tie the game. In a blink, Coors Field went quiet, and the Giants were alive.
But they weren’t done.
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In the very next sequence, with runners on second and third, Tyler Fitzgerald laid down a perfect safety squeeze. Schmitt took off from third, dove headfirst, and managed to swipe the plate with his left hand just ahead of the tag. Initially called out, the ruling was overturned after a Giants challenge — and with that, the Giants had the lead.
In the ninth, Schmitt and Yastrzemski struck again with RBI singles, giving the team some breathing room and breaking their streak of eight straight one-run games. Schmitt ended the night with two hits, two RBIs, a walk, a brilliant defensive play, and a head-turning slide that might be remembered all season.
For a guy just stepping into the spotlight, Schmitt is looking like he belongs. He’s now 4-for-8 since taking over for Chapman and already showing his defensive pedigree — no surprise, since he won a Minor League Gold Glove in 2022. But now, he’s proving he can do it under the big-league lights.
Manager Bob Melvin couldn’t hide his excitement, praising Schmitt’s poise and timing, calling this opportunity one he’s ready to make the most of. And with Chapman out for an extended stretch, the Giants may have just found their next breakout star.
This game wasn’t just another win — it was a message. The Giants aren’t going anywhere. With contributions up and down the lineup, including a resurgent Willy Adames and a spark from Jung Hoo Lee, this team keeps finding ways to win — and win big.
As Schmitt said postgame, “You can never count us out. Every time we step out there, we’re expecting a war.” After tonight, it’s clear — the Giants are locked in, and the National League better take notice.
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