The San Francisco Giants suffered a second consecutive loss to the Cleveland Guardians due to defensive miscues. Despite a strong offensive performance from Michael Conforto and a solid outing from starting pitcher Hayden Birdsong, the Giants made several defensive mistakes that led to a 5-4 loss. Birdsong held the Guardians scoreless until the fourth inning and struck out five. Conforto hit a two-run home run to give the Giants an early lead. However, the Giants' bullpen struggled in the sixth inning, making two defensive errors that allowed the Guardians to come back and take the lead. Manager Bob Melvin expressed disappointment at being so close in back-to-back games against the Guardians. The Giants will have a day off on Monday and then face the for a three-game series on Tuesday.
Broadcaster Mike Krukow suggests that the San Francisco Giants should take drastic action to help struggling pitcher Camilo Doval. Doval blew a save in the Giants' recent game and Krukow believes the team needs a more confident arm in that slot. Krukow suggests that Doval may need to be sent down to the minor leagues to work on his performance and regain his form from last year. Krukow expresses disappointment in Doval's recent performance and calls for him to mature in his position. The Giants have other solid options, such as Walker and Rogers, to close if they decide to make a change. They hope the All-Star break will serve as a reset for Doval. [85754515]
David Cone, an analyst for ESPN's 'Sunday Night Baseball', missed the game between the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox due to illness. Cone, a former pitcher, announced on his X account that he wouldn't be able to join the broadcast team at Yankee Stadium. He mentioned that he would be watching the game and providing commentary on his X account. Cone's absence was rare since joining the ESPN crew in 2022. The next broadcast of 'Sunday Night Baseball' will be on July 21 at Dodger Stadium. Cone's illness prevented him from joining Karl Ravech, Eduardo Perez, and Buster Olney in the booth. Cone assured fans that he would be back soon. [8c254de7]