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The San Francisco Giants defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 6–2 on May 12 at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium, with the visitors' power display overwhelming the home team's pitching. San Francisco's offense proved decisive despite a modest .244 batting average, belting 3 home runs and driving in 6 runs while limiting the Dodgers to just 4 hits and 2 earned runs. The Giants' pitching staff was equally stingy, allowing only 4 hits and striking out 8 batters while walking just 1, posting a 3.98 ERA. Los Angeles managed 11 strikeouts but couldn't overcome an anemic offensive output of 4 hits and a single home run; the Dodgers' .772 OPS couldn't compensate for their inability to generate consistent contact against San Francisco's pitching. The Giants' dominance across both sides of the ball—particularly their power surge and pitching efficiency—sent a clear message in the division rivalry. San Francisco's ability to win decisively while striking out 11 times suggests their roster construction is built for high-leverage moments, a potentially significant advantage in a competitive NL West race.
Line score
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SF | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 10 | 0 |
| LAD | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
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Players who scored
Eric Haase ×2Heliot RamosWilly AdamesHarrison BaderDrew GilbertShohei Ohtani ×2
