The San Francisco Giants are one step closer to a return to the League Championship Series after an 11-8 win over the Baltimore Orioles in Game 2 of the ALDS. The Giants, led by manager Bruce Bochy, have been on a roll since the All-Star break and have been playing some of their best baseball of the season.
The Giants got off to a hot start in the game, scoring three runs in the first inning. They then added four more runs in the third inning to take a 7-2 lead. The Orioles were able to cut the lead to 7-5 in the fourth inning, but the Giants responded with four more runs in the fifth inning to take an 11-5 lead. The Orioles were able to add three more runs in the seventh inning, but it wasn’t enough as the Giants held on for the 11-8 victory.
The win was a great team effort for the Giants, as they had contributions from all over the lineup. Buster Posey had a big day at the plate, going 3-for-5 with two RBIs and two runs scored. Brandon Belt also had a big day, going 3-for-4 with two RBIs and two runs scored. The Giants also got strong performances from Hunter Pence and Brandon Crawford, who each had two hits and an RBI.
The win was a great team effort for the Giants, and it has them one step closer to a return to the League Championship Series. With the win, they now have a 2-0 lead in the series and will look to close it out in Game 3 on Tuesday. If they can do that, they will be back in the LCS for the first time since 2014.
The Giants have been playing some of their best baseball of the season under Bruce Bochy, and this win is just another example of that. This team has been resilient all season long and has shown that they can compete with any team in baseball. With this win, they have taken another step towards their goal of getting back to the LCS and making a run at a World Series title.
