The San Francisco Giants found themselves in a tough spot to start the season, tying a franchise record with 20 consecutive scoreless innings. This dry spell matched a record set way back in 1909.
It wasn't until the third inning against the New York Yankees that the Giants finally broke through. Jung Hoo Lee sparked the offense with a double, and Matt Chapman followed up with an RBI single to get San Francisco on the board.
Despite breaking the drought, the Giants couldn't turn the tide, falling 3-1 as the Yankees completed the sweep. Aaron Judge continued his hot streak, launching a homer for the second straight game, while Ben Rice's two-run double in the third added to New York's lead. Giants starter Tyler Mahle, making his team debut, allowed two runs over four innings.
The Giants' bats remained largely silent throughout the series, managing just one run and 12 hits over three games. This marked their lowest hit total through the first three games since at least 1901 and set a new low for runs scored to start a season. Opportunities were scarce, as they struggled in high-leverage situations, leaving 10 runners stranded in the first two games.
Manager Tony Vitello faced a challenging debut, becoming the first Giants manager since 1984 to start 0-3 and just the seventh in MLB history to be shut out in his first two games. It's a rough start, but the season is long, and there's plenty of time for the Giants to find their rhythm.