{"id":471855,"date":"2026-09-22T11:06:14","date_gmt":"2026-09-22T11:06:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/471855\/"},"modified":"2026-09-22T11:06:14","modified_gmt":"2026-09-22T11:06:14","slug":"sf-giants-bo-davidson-records-first-hit-steal-run-in-win-over-twins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/471855\/","title":{"rendered":"SF Giants’ Bo Davidson records first hit, steal run in win over Twins"},"content":{"rendered":"

SAN FRANCISCO \u2014 All Bo Davidson<\/a> needed was one inning to move the crowd.<\/p>\n

Davidson quickly fell behind 0-2 to the Twins\u2019 Zebby Matthews in his first career at-bat, but the rookie refused to go down without a scrap. He laid off a curveball and changeup out of the zone, fouled off a slider, then resisted an outside four-seamer to run the count full. Davidson fouled off Matthews\u2019 next two offerings, and the light Monday night crowd started to stir.<\/p>\n

For the ninth and final pitch of the at-bat, Matthews went back to the cutter. Davidson pulled the offering into right field, a 103.8 mph single that advanced Drew Gilbert to third. As he cruised into first base, dozens of fans in the lower bowl bestowed the rookie with an ovation. Those cheers grew when Davidson, after swiping his first career base, scored his first career run on a two-run single by Brett Harris.<\/p>\n

Before Monday\u2019s 5-2 win, Davidson told reporters ahead of his debut that he wanted to show the team \u201cwhat Bo is.\u201d And what is Bo, exactly?<\/p>\n

\u201cYou\u2019ll see,\u201d Davidson confidently responded.<\/p>\n

Evidently, Bo knows<\/a> debut.<\/p>\n

\"SanSan Francisco Giants\u2019 Bo Davidson #94 celebrates with teammate Drew Gilbert #0 after scoring on a single by Brett Harris #29 in the first inning of their MLB game against the Minnesota Twins at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Sept. 21, 2026. (Jane Tyska\/Bay Area News Group)<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ve never been in a big stadium where you\u2019ve got the third deck,\u201d said Davidson, who went 1-for-4. \u201cWhen they stood up and the crowd got into it, I loved that.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ve known Bo for a while going back to the [Arizona] Fall League in 2024. \u2026 Bo\u2019s a super confident kid, super talented, and we\u2019re excited to have him,\u201d Gilbert said.<\/p>\n

This final homestand won\u2019t determine whether the 24-year-old makes next year\u2019s Opening Day roster (whenever Opening Day actually happens). Still, these last five games are a chance for Davidson to make a strong first impression and separate himself from the other young outfielders on this roster, a list that includes Gilbert, Jonah Cox, Victor Bericoto, Turner Hill, Scott Bandura and Grant McCray.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis offseason, with extenuating circumstances, how guys handle themselves and coach themselves and their work ethic is going to be an ultimate separator into the next pool,\u201d said manager Tony Vitello. \u201cGuys who don\u2019t do their stuff will get exposed. Or, if they\u2019ll good enough, they\u2019ll be on the roster, but they won\u2019t play as well as they\u2019re capable of.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think there\u2019s the first pool; the second pool will shrink. I think as long as he does his work, he\u2019s in that third pool, but so are a lot of other guys that are excitable. \u2026 He\u2019s got the ability. Physically and mentally, I think he fits in here.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"SanSan Francisco Giants\u2019 Bo Davidson #94 steals second base in the first inning of their MLB game against the Minnesota Twins at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Sept. 21, 2026. (Jane Tyska\/Bay Area News Group)<\/p>\n

Davidson, the franchise-record 17th Giant to debut this season, wasn\u2019t the Giants\u2019 only outfielder to make an impact.<\/p>\n

Gilbert went 3-for-4 and drove in three runs, hitting a two-run single and his 11th home run of the season. Along with Davidson and Gilbert, Cox had a double and made several slick plays at second base. Rookie reliever Trent Harris picked up his second career save, tossing a scoreless inning in the ninth.<\/p>\n

Even on such a positive night, the Giants succumbed, once again, to the injury bug.<\/p>\n

After rookie first baseman Bryce Eldridge and outfielder Jung Hoo Lee<\/a> were placed on the injured list before the game, starting pitcher Blade Tidwell left his arm with elbow discomfort that should end his season.<\/p>\n

With one out in the fourth inning, Tidwell spiked a sweeper to the Twins\u2019 Ryan Jeffers and grimaced in pain and waved his glove at the dugout. Following a meeting with athletic trainer Ryo Watanabe, Tidwell left the game after 57 pitches.<\/p>\n

\"SanSan Francisco Giants starting pitcher Blade Tidwell #46 throws against the Minnesota Twins in the first inning of their MLB game at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Sept. 21, 2026. (Jane Tyska\/Bay Area News Group)<\/p>\n

Tidwell said it was just the one pitch that caused the discomfort, which he\u2019s never felt before. The right-hander, who allowed one run over 3 1\/3 innings, will undergo an MRI tomorrow.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt sucks,\u201d Gilbert said. \u201cThat\u2019s one of my best friends, and obviously, we\u2019ll wait and see what they say. Anytime you lose a teammate, it\u2019s never fun.\u201d<\/p>\n

With his season likely over, Tidwell will enter the offseason having thrown well in the final two outings of his rookie season. Last week, Tidwell allowed two runs over a career-high 6 2\/3 innings against the St. Louis Cardinals.<\/p>\n

\u201cI saw a lot of positives and stuff to build off of going into the offseason in the last few starts,\u201d Tidwell said. \u201cI felt like I really grew as a pitcher.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"SanSan Francisco Giants starting pitcher Blade Tidwell #46 decides to leave the game after elbow discomfort in the fourth inning of their MLB game against the Minnesota Twins at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Sept. 21, 2026. (Jane Tyska\/Bay Area News Group)<\/p>\n

Following Tidwell\u2019s departure, right-hander Tristan Beck emerged from the bullpen on no notice and tossed 2 2\/3 scoreless innings of relief, serving as a bridge to the game\u2019s later innings.<\/p>\n

Marcelo Mayer, acquired at the trade deadline, went 0-for-4 with four strikeouts in his Giants debut. Between Davidson and Mayer, the Giants have now used 70 different players this season, adding to a franchise record.<\/p>\n

The Giants are one new player away from tying the 2025 Atlanta Braves for the most players used in a single season. With Tidwell hurt and rookie catcher Zach Morgan (currently in Triple-A) still waiting to debut, San Francisco could break the record this week.<\/p>\n

Up next<\/p>\n

Right-hander Anthony Molina will look to follow up his strong start last week (5 2\/3 innings, no runs) in what could be his last start of the season.<\/p>\n

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San Francisco Giants\u2019 Bo Davidson #94 signs autographs for fans after their 5-2 MLB win against the Minnesota Twins at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Sept. 21, 2026. (Jane Tyska\/Bay Area News Group)\n<\/p>\n

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San Francisco Giants\u2019 Bo Davidson #94 is interviewed post game after their 5-2 MLB win against the Minnesota Twins at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Sept. 21, 2026. (Jane Tyska\/Bay Area News Group)\n<\/p>\n

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San Francisco Giants\u2019 Bo Davidson #94 leaves the field after their 5-2 MLB win against the Minnesota Twins at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Sept. 21, 2026. (Jane Tyska\/Bay Area News Group)\n<\/p>\n

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San Francisco Giants\u2019 Bo Davidson #94 and Brett Harris #29 celebrate their 5-2 MLB win against the Minnesota Twins at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Sept. 21, 2026. (Jane Tyska\/Bay Area News Group)\n<\/p>\n

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Baseball fans celebrate attending games at all 30 MLB parks, with the final one being at Oracle Park, in the ninth inning of the San Francisco Giants MLB game against the Minnesota Twins in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Sept. 21, 2026. (Jane Tyska\/Bay Area News Group)\n<\/p>\n

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San Francisco Giants\u2019 Bo Davidson, #94 Jonah Cox #53 and teammates celebrate their 5-2 MLB win against the Minnesota Twins at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Sept. 21, 2026. (Jane Tyska\/Bay Area News Group)\n<\/p>\n

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San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Trent Harris, #68 catcher Drew Cavanaugh #61 and Shay Whitcomb #13 celebrate their 5-2 MLB win against the Minnesota Twins at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Sept. 21, 2026. (Jane Tyska\/Bay Area News Group)\n<\/p>\n

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San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Trent Harris #68 follow through on a pitch in the ninth inning of their MLB game against the Minnesota Twins at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Sept. 21, 2026. (Jane Tyska\/Bay Area News Group)\n<\/p>\n

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San Francisco Giants second baseman Jonah Cox #53 completes a double play to first base as Minnesota Twins\u2019 Alan Roden #18 is forced out at second base in the seventh inning of their MLB game at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Sept. 21, 2026. (Jane Tyska\/Bay Area News Group)\n<\/p>\n

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San Francisco Giants second baseman Jonah Cox #53 completes a double play to first base as Minnesota Twins\u2019 Alan Roden #18 is forced out at second base in the seventh inning of their MLB game at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Sept. 21, 2026. (Jane Tyska\/Bay Area News Group)\n<\/p>\n

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San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Sam Hentges #31 throws against the Minnesota Twins in the seventh inning of their MLB game at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Sept. 21, 2026. (Jane Tyska\/Bay Area News Group)\n<\/p>\n

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San Francisco Giants\u2019 Osleivis Basabe #39 attempts a bunt off Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Zebby Matthews #52 in the fourth inning of their MLB game at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Sept. 21, 2026. (Jane Tyska\/Bay Area News Group)\n<\/p>\n

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San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Tristan Beck throws against the Minnesota Twins in the fourth inning of their MLB game at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Sept. 21, 2026. (Jane Tyska\/Bay Area News Group)\n<\/p>\n

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San Francisco Giants\u2019 Drew Gilbert #0 celebrates his solo home run off Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Zebby Matthews #52 as he rounds the bases in the fifth inning of their MLB game at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Sept. 21, 2026. (Jane Tyska\/Bay Area News Group)\n<\/p>\n

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San Francisco Giants right fielder Bo Davidson #94 chases down a home run by Minnesota Twins\u2019 Brooks Lee #22 in the fourth inning of their MLB game at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Sept. 21, 2026. (Jane Tyska\/Bay Area News Group)\n<\/p>\n

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San Francisco Giants second baseman Jonah Cox #53 throws out Minnesota Twins\u2019 Brooks Lee #22 at first base in the fifth inning of their MLB game at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Sept. 21, 2026. (Jane Tyska\/Bay Area News Group)\n<\/p>\n

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Minnesota Twins first baseman Aaron Sabato in the fourth inning of their MLB game at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Sept. 21, 2026. It was Sabato\u2019s MLB debut. (Jane Tyska\/Bay Area News Group)\n<\/p>\n

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San Francisco Giants\u2019 Christian Koss #50 is congratulated by manager Tony Vitello after scoring on a a two-run RBI single by teammate Drew Gilbert #0 in the second inning of their MLB game against the Minnesota Twins at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Sept. 21, 2026. (Jane Tyska\/Bay Area News Group)\n<\/p>\n

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San Francisco Giants\u2019 Osleivis Basabe #39 scores on a a two-run RBI single by teammate Drew Gilbert #0 in the second inning of their MLB game against the Minnesota Twins at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Sept. 21, 2026. (Jane Tyska\/Bay Area News Group)\n<\/p>\n

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San Francisco Giants\u2019 Drew Gilbert #0 hits a two-run RBI single off Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Zebby Matthews #52 in the second inning of their MLB game at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Sept. 21, 2026. (Jane Tyska\/Bay Area News Group)\n<\/p>\n

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San Francisco Giants\u2019 Bo Davidson #94 is congratulated by first base coach Shane Robinson #82 after getting his first MLB hit off Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Zebby Matthews #52 in the first inning of their MLB game at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Sept. 21, 2026. (Jane Tyska\/Bay Area News Group)\n<\/p>\n

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Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Zebby Matthews #52 throws against the San Francisco Giants in the first inning of their MLB game at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Sept. 21, 2026. (Jane Tyska\/Bay Area News Group)\n<\/p>\n

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San Francisco Giants mascot Lou Seal warms up the crowd before their MLB game against the Minnesota Twins at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Sept. 21, 2026. (Jane Tyska\/Bay Area News Group)\n<\/p>\n

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San Francisco Giants\u2019 Bo Davidson #94 signs autographs for fans after their 5-2 MLB win against the Minnesota Twins at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Sept. 21, 2026. (Jane Tyska\/Bay Area News Group)\n<\/p>\n

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