Giants beat Athletics 6-4, Casey Schmitt homers twice
sportsMay 17, 20262873
Casey Schmitt hit two home runs and the San Francisco Giants beat the Oakland Athletics 6-4 in Oakland. Schmitt's two-homer night provided the bulk of the offense as the Giants improved to 19-27. McDonald delivered a strong outing and the Giants' infield made several key plays to protect the lead late. The win nudged San Francisco's playoff odds to about 8.87 percent, giving the club incremental momentum.