{"id":443058,"date":"2026-08-25T14:12:45","date_gmt":"2026-08-25T14:12:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/443058\/"},"modified":"2026-08-25T14:12:45","modified_gmt":"2026-08-25T14:12:45","slug":"san-francisco-giants-beat-cincinnati-reds-carson-whisenhunt-hurt-5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/443058\/","title":{"rendered":"San Francisco Giants beat Cincinnati Reds; Carson Whisenhunt hurt"},"content":{"rendered":"

SAN FRANCISCO \u2013 The Giants began the regular season<\/a> in late March with a rookie manager, new roster pieces in place and at least some internal belief that they could compete for a playoff spot in the National League.<\/p>\n

Five months later, those playoff hopes have long been extinguished<\/a>, and only a small fraction of the 26 players who wore the Giants\u2019 cream-colored uniforms on opening day are both healthy and still in the organization.<\/a><\/p>\n

As a result, the Giants started a lineup on Monday against the Cincinnati Reds that was barely recognizable from the one they fielded on March 25 at home against the New York Yankees, or even the one they had the day before against the Boston Red Sox<\/a> at Fenway Park.<\/p>\n

That didn\u2019t mean it couldn\u2019t be effective. Jumping on Reds starter Chase Burns, the Giants scored two runs in the first and three more in the second, courtesy of a three-run bomb from Rafael Devers to the deepest part of Oracle Park, in a 5-0 win to open a seven-game homestand.<\/p>\n

\"SanSan Francisco Giants’ Rafael Devers #16 celebrates with teammates Drew Gilbert #0 and Christian Koss #50 after hitting a three-run RBI home run off Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Chase Burns #26 in the second inning of their MLB game at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, August 24, 2026. (Jane Tyska\/Bay Area News Group)\u00a0<\/p>\n

The Giants (53-78) had Jung Hoo Lee as their designated hitter and rookie Turner Hill batting cleanup. Nate Furman, Shay Whitcomb and Grant McCray, all promoted to the big leagues from Triple-A Sacramento earlier Monday, started the game at second base, third base and right field, respectively, and hit sixth, seventh and eighth in the order.<\/p>\n

With the patchwork lineup, the Giants had 10 hits and went an impressive 5-for-11 with runners in scoring position to help snap a four-game losing streak.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think all of us would say that we have a great opportunity in front of us,\u201d said Giants outfielder Drew Gilbert, who had two doubles and scored two runs Monday. \u201cMost of us are not proven, including myself, and to be able to put this uniform on any given day is an honor. Grab that opportunity and try to run with it.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s cool. A lot of young guys stepping in and trying to take advantage of opportunities.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Giants needed to get creative after shortstop Willy Adames, outfielder Victor Bericoto and right-hander JT Brubaker were all added to the injured list. All three were banged up in San Francisco\u2019s 5-4 loss to the Red Sox on Sunday.<\/p>\n

\"SanSan Francisco Giants’ Drew Gilbert #0 is doused with water and ice by teammate Osleivis Basabe #39 after their 5-0 MLB win against the Cincinnati Reds at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, August 24, 2026. (Jane Tyska\/Bay Area News Group)\u00a0<\/p>\n

It is unclear when Bericoto and Brubaker might be able to return, but Adames will be out for more than 10 days, although manager Tony Vitello is optimistic Adames can return before the end of the regular season in late September.<\/p>\n

In the meantime, some players with less big-league experience will continue to get opportunities.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat they\u2019re trying to do is put themselves in a position where they can be big leaguers for longer than this period of time,\u201d Vitello said. \u201cSo even if that\u2019s us helping guys improve, it\u2019s way easier to enjoy your experience when you\u2019re winning.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s been a good environment, and we need to get guys better. And if we are getting them better, then some of these swing games or tighter games will go in our favor. \u2026 Just improvement is key, and what that looks like is some guys getting a little better in certain areas, especially handling late-game situations, and then confidence in general. We\u2019ve lacked confidence this year. No matter who you look to, there\u2019s been times where, as a group, we\u2019ve lacked confidence either just in certain situations, certain days, and I think that needs to improve too over the next 30 games or so.\u201d<\/p>\n

An already decimated Giants lineup might be dealing with another injury.<\/p>\n

\"SanSan Francisco Giants starting pitcher Carson Whisenhunt #88 throws against the Cincinnati Reds in the first inning of their MLB game at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, August 24, 2026. (Jane Tyska\/Bay Area News Group)\u00a0<\/p>\n

Giants starter Carson Whisenhunt exited Monday\u2019s game with two outs in the third inning with what the team described as left arm pain. He will have an MRI done on Tuesday.<\/p>\n

Whisenhunt had just thrown his 47th pitch, a ball outside to Reds center fielder Dane Myers, when he winced in discomfort and immediately held his left arm straight as he walked back to the mound. Whisenhunt later said he actually felt some pain on his previous pitch, a changeup to Reds first baseman Sal Stewart that resulted in a fly ball.<\/p>\n

Soon after trainer Dave Groeschner visited the mound, Whisenhunt left the game and returned to the Giants\u2019 clubhouse.<\/p>\n

Up until that point, Whisenhunt had thrown 27 of his 46 pitches for strikes, with a four-seam fastball touching 95 mph and a sinker in the 93-94 mph range.<\/p>\n

\u201cI felt great,\u201d Whisenhunt said about his outing. \u201cIt\u2019s honestly probably the best I\u2019ve felt all year. Mechanical, pitch shapes, velo, everything. Just felt really good today until the last two pitches.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"SanSan Francisco Giants relief pitcher Jason Foley #64 throws against the Cincinnati Reds in the fourth inning of their MLB game at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, August 24, 2026. (Jane Tyska\/Bay Area News Group)\u00a0<\/p>\n

Whisenhunt was replaced by right-hander Jason Foley, who struck out Myers on four pitches to end the third inning. Foley also pitched a scoreless fourth inning. Four other pitchers, including call-up Ryan Walker, combined to throw five shutout innings.<\/p>\n

Whisenhunt was looking for some positivity as he made his eighth start of the season and sixth straight since his most recent recall on July 26. Since then, he\u2019s allowed 22 runs (21 earned) on 30 hits in 21.1 innings for an 8.86 ERA.<\/p>\n

Whisenhunt, though, did have a terrific outing on Aug. 11, allowing just one earned run in 5 2\/3 innings as the Giants beat the Houston Astros 4-1.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think all of the work we\u2019ve been putting in lately has probably been the biggest contributor,\u201d Whisenhunt said. \u201cWorking on mechanical stuff, pitch shapes, just kind of everything altogether, but just not overthinking it. Honestly, just kind of letting it happen.<\/p>\n

\u201cObviously not an ideal situation, but just see what happens from here.\u201d<\/p>\n

Other Giants pitchers recently added to the IL include Matt Gage (left elbow strain), Trevor McDonald (right elbow strain), and Keaton Winn (right elbow neuritis).<\/p>\n

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San Francisco Giants right fielder Grant McCray #58 makes a catch in the first inning of their MLB game against the Cincinnati Reds at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, August 24, 2026. (Jane Tyska\/Bay Area News Group)<\/p>\n

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Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Chase Burns #26 throws against the San Francisco Giants in the first inning of their MLB game at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, August 24, 2026. (Jane Tyska\/Bay Area News Group)<\/p>\n

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Cincinnati Reds left fielder JJ Bleday #22 and Cincinnati Reds center fielder Dane Myers #17 can\u2019t get to a ground-rule double hit by San Francisco Giants’ Drew Gilbert #0 in the first inning of their MLB game at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, August 24, 2026. (Jane Tyska\/Bay Area News Group)<\/p>\n

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San Francisco Giants’ Jung Hoo Lee #51 hits an RBI single off Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Chase Burns #26 in the second inning of their MLB game at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, August 24, 2026. (Jane Tyska\/Bay Area News Group)<\/p>\n

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San Francisco Giants left fielder Turner Hill #52 in the second inning of their MLB game against the Cincinnati Reds at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, August 24, 2026. (Jane Tyska\/Bay Area News Group)<\/p>\n

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San Francisco Giants’ Drew Gilbert #0 and Christian Koss #50 celebrate with teammate Rafael Devers #16 after he hit a three-run RBI home run off Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Chase Burns #26 in the second inning of their MLB game at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, August 24, 2026. (Jane Tyska\/Bay Area News Group)<\/p>\n

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San Francisco Giants’ Rafael Devers #16 celebrates after hitting a three-run RBI home run off Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Chase Burns #26 in the second inning of their MLB game at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, August 24, 2026. (Jane Tyska\/Bay Area News Group)<\/p>\n

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San Francisco Giants’ Nate Furman #56 fouls off a pitch in the third inning of their MLB game against the Cincinnati Reds at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, August 24, 2026. (Jane Tyska\/Bay Area News Group)<\/p>\n

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San Francisco Giants third baseman Shay Whitcomb #13 in the fourth inning of their MLB game against the Cincinnati Reds at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, August 24, 2026. (Jane Tyska\/Bay Area News Group)<\/p>\n

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San Francisco Giants second baseman Osleivis Basabe #39 completes a double play in the sixth inning of their MLB game against the Cincinnati Reds at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, August 24, 2026. (Jane Tyska\/Bay Area News Group)<\/p>\n

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San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Dylan Smith #66 throws against the Cincinnati Reds in the ninth inning of their MLB game at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, August 24, 2026. (Jane Tyska\/Bay Area News Group)<\/p>\n

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San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Carson Seymour #77 throws against the Cincinnati Reds in the eighth inning of their MLB game at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, August 24, 2026. (Jane Tyska\/Bay Area News Group)<\/p>\n

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San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Dylan Smith #66 and catcher Drew Cavanaugh #61 celebrate their 5-0 MLB win against the Cincinnati Reds at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, August 24, 2026. (Jane Tyska\/Bay Area News Group)<\/p>\n

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San Francisco Giants’ Christian Koss, #50 Rafael Devers, #16 Osleivis Basabe #39 and Shay Whitcomb #13 celebrate their 5-0 MLB win against the Cincinnati Reds at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, August 24, 2026. (Jane Tyska\/Bay Area News Group)<\/p>\n

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San Francisco Giants’ Shay Whitcomb, #13 Rafael Devers #16 and Christian Koss, #50 celebrate their 5-0 MLB win against the Cincinnati Reds at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, August 24, 2026. (Jane Tyska\/Bay Area News Group)<\/p>\n

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San Francisco Giants right fielder Grant McCray #58 makes a catch in the first inning of their MLB game against the Cincinnati Reds at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, August 24, 2026. (Jane Tyska\/Bay Area News Group)<\/p>\n

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