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Giants Woes Continue, Fall To Reds 2-1

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9 years ago

July 27, 2016

San Francisco, CA – No one said it was easy, especially when you still have the best record in the Majors. The Giants have been in a funk since the All-Star break and continue to struggle with getting back to their winning ways. They lost to the Reds 2-1 to end the series despite a great outing from Madison Bumgarner.
It was a pitching duel between Dan Straily and Bumgarner for two straight frames. No hits or walks allowed. But by the third inning, Conor Gillaspie took Straily deep to right field. Gillaspie’s ball bounced off the top wall in right field and managed to escape every fan, glove and hand to bounce to the ground prompting Cincinnati to challenge the play.

“It’s disappointing when you have Bum throw the ball the way he did today with two hits and can’t get a win,” said San Francisco’s manager Bruce Bochy. “We just couldn’t figure out Straily. We just didn’t generate much there offensively.”

After the umpire reviewed the play, the call was upheld to a solo home run. Gillaspie hit his fourth home run of the season. He’s hitting .282 with five extra-base hits and nine RBI as a starter. Gillaspie has made 22 starts with the Giants this season (20 at third and two at first).

“He left an off-speed pitch up but other than that he threw the ball really well,” Gillaspie said. “You’ve got to tip your cap off to him. You leave stuff up it’s more than likely to get hit. He made quality pitches in good spots.”

An impressive save in the fifth to start the frame wasn’t enough to keep the Reds off the board. Adam Duvall who hit two home runs in yesterday’s win was robbed by right fielder, Mac Williamson. Both Williamson and second baseman Grant Green rushed to catch the fly ball and while Green got lost in the moment, Williamson made a sliding catch for the out.

Bumgarner gave up a single to Brandon Phillips in the fifth. Eugenio Suarez reached first on a fielding error by Angel Pagan who caught Suarez’s line drive but the ball fell out of his glove advancing both runners to second and third base. Tucker Barnhart followed with a sacrifice fly driving in Phillips to tie the game 1-1.

Pagan committed his fifth error of the season. The last time he had five or more errors in a season was 2012. San Francisco gave up eight home runs during this series, the most the Giants have ever allowed in a single three-game series at AT&T Park. San Francisco gave up eight home runs to the Marlins in a four-game series from July 26 to July 29, 2010.

“That’s the way this game goes sometimes, especially right now in a tough stretch we’ve been in magnifies it even more,” said Bumgarner. “It’s unfortunate but we have to keep coming out battling. I just didn’t make a good pitch to him and that’s a spot he can handle.”

Jay Bruce led off the sixth with a solo blast to right field to extend Cincinnati’s lead 2-1. Duvall followed with a line drive to Pagan to left field. Pagan made a diving catch and it was ruled a catch. The Reds challenged the play and after further review the call was overturned and Duvall was sent back to first base from second.

Bumgarner extended his streak to 28 consecutive starts of at least 5.0 innings pitched while allowing three earned runs or fewer here at AT&T Park. This is the longest streak by a Giants pitcher since 1913. He allowed five hits over eight innings with no walks and nine strikeouts. He’s 10-6 with a 2.09 ERA this season.

San Francisco tried to rally back in the ninth. Pagan led off the frame with a single to left filed. A fielder’s choice by Williamson took the tying run off second. Buster Posey followed with a fly ball to center field and Brandon Crawford popped out to catcher Barnhart to end the game.

“I know it seems like we’re going through a tough time but we’re still in first place and we’re still a first place caliber team,” Gillaspie said. “I think we’re going to be fine and we’re about to have some guys come back into the lineup (who were injured).”

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Seth looked comfortable in his new uniform, seamlessly fitting into the Warriors’ offensive and defensive system. He finished the night with an impressive 14 points, becoming one of the team’s top scorers for the game. Seth’s points came in a variety of ways – floaters, spot-up three-pointers, mid-range jumpers, and a handful of aggressive drives that kept the Oklahoma City Thunder defense on its heels.

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Seth Curry is a point guard on the GSW team.Photo courtesy of the Golden State Warriors.

By Y’Anad Burrell

Tuesday night was anything but ordinary for fans in San Francisco as Seth Curry made his highly anticipated debut as a new member of the Golden State Warriors. Seth didn’t disappoint, delivering a performance that not only showcased his scoring ability but also demonstrated his added value to the team.

At 35, the 12-year NBA veteran on Monday signed a contract to play with the Warriors for the rest of the season.

One of the most memorable moments of the evening came before Seth even scored his first points. As he checked into the game, the Chase Center erupted into applause, with fans rising to their feet to give the newest Warrior a standing ovation.

The crowd’s reaction was a testament not only to Seth’s reputation as a sharpshooter but also to the excitement he brings to the Warriors. It was clear that fans quickly embraced Seth as one of their own, eager to see what he could bring to the team’s championship aspirations.

Warriors’ superstar Steph Curry – Seth’s brother – did not play due to an injury. One could only imagine what it would be like if the Curry brothers were on the court together. Magic in the making.

Seth’s debut proved to be a turning point for the Warriors. Not only did he contribute on the scoreboard, but he also brought a sense of confidence and composure to the floor.

While their loss last night, OKC 124 – GSW 112, Seth’s impact was a game-changer and there’s more yet to come. Beyond statistics, it was clear that Seth’s presence elevated the team’s performance, giving the Warriors a new force as they look to make a deep playoff run.

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WNBA’s Golden State Valkyries Kick Off Season with Community Programs in Oakland

“The Golden State Valkyries are more than a team—they’re a movement,” said Oakland Interim-Mayor Kevin Jenkins. “Their touchdown in Oakland marks a new era of opportunity, inspiration, and equity in sports. This partnership reflects our city’s deep commitment to uplifting women, investing in youth, and building a community where every dream has a place to grow. We’re proud to welcome the Valkyries to The Town.”

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The Valkyries came to Oakland City Hall with a “Hoopbus.” Present were (from left to right): City Councilmembers Noel Gallo, Rebecca Kaplan, Zac Unger and Rowena Brown; Oakland Mayor-elect Barbara Lee, Valkyries President Jess Smith, a Valkyries team representative and Deputy Mayor LaNiece Jones. Photo courtesy Rebecca Kaplan’s office.

Team installs new nets at playgrounds, holds flag-raisings at City Halls in Oakland and S.F.

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The Golden State Valkyries brought the excitement of their inaugural season to every corner of the Bay Area with a full slate of community celebrations leading up to their historic home-opener against the Los Angeles Sparks at the Chase Center in San Francisco on Friday.

The week featured flag-raising ceremonies at city halls in Oakland and San Francisco, three “Violet Net” installation days at Oakland parks to encourage basketball play, fun “Hoopbus” takeovers at multiple schools presented by Kaiser Permanente, and player appearances.

In total, 90 violet nets were installed on 45 basketball courts across 34 public parks throughout Oakland this week. A list of the parks receiving violet nets can be found at Valkyries.com.

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The Golden State Valkyries, the WNBA affiliate of the seven-time NBA Champion Golden State Warriors, were announced as the 13th WNBA franchise on Oct. 5, 2023. According to Norse mythology, Valkyries are a host of warrior women who are fearless and unwavering – flying through air and sea alike.

This brand is Golden State’s modern interpretation of Valkyries: strong, bold, and fierce. Tipping off during the 2025 WNBA season, the team is headquartered in Oakland and will play home games at Chase Center in San Francisco. For Golden State Valkyries’ assets, including team logos, visit valkyries.com.

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McClymonds High Names School Gym for Star Graduate, Basketball Legend Bill Russell

William “Bill” Felton Russell was born on Feb. 12, 1934, and died on July 31, 2022. He achieved fame as a U.S. professional basketball player who played center for the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association (NBA) from 1956 to 1969. He was the centerpiece of the Celtics dynasty that won 11 NBA championships during his 13-year career.

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Bill Russell and Brian McGhee in McClymonds High School Gym, 2011. Photo courtesy of Brian McGhee.

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West Oakland’s McClymonds High School, “the School of Champions,” this week named the school’s gymnasium in honor of one of its most famous graduates, basketball legend Bill Russell (class of ’52).

Russell is widely known as one of the greatest basketball players of all time. In 2011, he received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the country’s highest civil honor, from President Barack Obama for Russell’s contributions to basketball and the Civil Rights Movement.

The McClymonds’ naming ceremony was held on Wednesday, the same day as Russell’s birthday. Oakland leader Bill Patterson, a longtime friend of Russell’s, was scheduled to cut the ribbon at the reopening of the gym, which had been closed for several months for renovation. Russell’s daughter Karen was scheduled to attend the ribbon cutting.

Russell’s name and signature are now printed on the gymnasium floor.

Patterson was working at DeFremery Park when he met Russell. “I befriended him as a boy and during his years at University of San Francisco” said Patterson. “We stayed friends for the rest of his life.”

Said McClymonds Principal Darielle Davis, herself a McClymonds graduate, “We are excited to honor Bill Russell for his sports accolades and because he broke color barriers. He is part of our legacy, and legacy is really important at McClymonds.”

Brian McGhee, community schools manager at McClymonds and former football player at UC Berkeley, said that Russell meant a lot to him and others at the school. “He was a beacon of light and hope for West Oakland,” he said. “He did a lot for sports and for civil rights.”

Starting in 2018, Ben “Coach” Tapscott worked with Patterson and other McClymonds grads, community members, and former coaches to encourage the Oakland Board of Education to endorse the naming of the school gym, which finally happened recently.

“We worked hard to make this happen,” said Tapscott. “He’s an important part of McClymond’s history, along with a lot of other famous graduates,” he said.