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Giants and Nationals Split Series as Pitching Depth and Offensive Inconsistencies Shine

San Francisco's rotation depth delivered a shutout Friday, but the offense faltered Saturday against Washington's Jake Irvin.

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Overview

  • Landen Roupp pitched six-plus shutout innings on Friday, leading the Giants to a 4-0 victory and ending the Nationals' five-game winning streak.
  • MacKenzie Gore exited Friday's game in the seventh inning with an apparent injury after striking out nine, but his condition is reportedly not serious.
  • Kyle Harrison made his first start of the season Saturday, allowing two earned runs over four innings in a 3-0 Giants loss to the Nationals.
  • Jake Irvin pitched eight scoreless innings for Washington on Saturday, stifling San Francisco's offense and securing the series split.
  • The Giants' rotation depth was tested following Justin Verlander's injury, with Roupp and Harrison providing mixed results over the two games.