San Francisco’s bats wake in the 11th, delivering a 5-1 win at Arizona after Brandon Pfaadt’s nine-inning gem. Justin Verlander spun seven scoreless for the Giants, but the bullpen couldn’t hold in extras until a huge 11th-frame rally. Bryce Eldridge drew a first major league walk, Patrick Bailey sparked the bases loaded hit, and Rafael Devers knocked in the go-ahead runs as San Francisco seized the moment and closed within striking distance in the wild-card race.

Fantasy takeaway: late-inning surges and bullpen decisions shaped the result, elevating the value of Giants role players (Bailey, Koss, McCray) while underscoring Pfaadt’s dominance despite the loss. With 10 games left, every inning matters as these teams jockey for postseason positioning.

San Francisco Giants closer Camilo Doval, once an All-Star, faces uncertainty after a challenging 2024 season. Giants President Larry Baer's season-ending letter highlighted the team's young talent but notably omitted Doval, raising questions about his future.

Doval's performance dipped significantly mid-season, leading to a demotion to Triple-A. Despite a high strikeout rate, his control issues and poor ERA have made him a potential trade candidate as his salary is set to increase.