Drew Gilbert injects a jolt into San Francisco with a 4-for-4 game including a homer, driving a surge as the Giants climb back to .500 and into playoff contention. His high-energy, meme-worthy dugout celebration and daily hustle have become a spark for a clubhouse hungry for momentum. Gilbert’s hot stretch—going from a rough start to a .261 average and a big weekend—has turned him into a fan favorite and a key catalyst for the Giants’ revival.

teammates and observers praise his energy as contagious, comparing him to a lightning bolt in a bottle. He’s answered with timely hits, adding doubles and a triple while the team rides an eight-out-of-nine run to regain footing after a summer skid. The Giants acquired him to help steady a midsummer collapse, and Gilbert’s impact is translating into tangible wins and renewed belief around Oracle Park.