Devers, Ray lead Giants to 5-2 win at Oracle Park
PUBLISHED May 9, 2026, 1:07 AM ET
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San Francisco — Rafael Devers homered and Robbie Ray delivered six strong innings as the San Francisco Giants beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-2 Friday night at Oracle Park. Devers connected for his fourth home run of the season and extended a hitting streak while Ray limited Pittsburgh to one run over six innings. The victory, coming on K-Pop Fireworks night in front of over 41,000 fans, saw contributions from Heliot Ramos, Jung Hoo Lee and Luis Arraez and featured bullpen innings from Keaton Winn and Matt Gage; Marcell Ozuna hit a leadoff homer (his 300th) for Pittsburgh, and the Giants’ two-run seventh provided separation late Friday.
By Daniel Hayes | JQJO News
Timeline of Events
- Early season: Rafael Devers struggled during the first month but worked toward improved form.
- Second inning (Friday): Marcell Ozuna hit a leadoff home run, reported as his 300th career homer.
- Second half: Rafael Devers homered to tie the game and later singled and scored.
- Middle innings: Robbie Ray pitched six innings, allowing one run while striking out seven.
- Late innings: Giants added runs in the seventh and bullpen preserved a 5-2 final.
News Intelligence
- The Giants' win is a testament to teamwork and perseverance. Devers' comeback from an early-season slump and Ray's strong pitching performance show that patience pays off. If you're a Giants fan, this victory is a reminder of the team's resilience.
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The San Francisco Giants benefited through improved lineup production, a quality start from Robbie Ray, timely offense from role players and a morale-boosting win that temporarily relieves pressure on the roster.
The Pittsburgh Pirates suffered a loss despite Marcell Ozuna's milestone homer, leaving missed opportunities and a defeat that they will evaluate in pitching and situational offense.
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