San Francisco (35-48) defeated Atlanta (49-33), 3-2, on Sunday at Oracle Park in San Francisco, California. The Giants won the three-game series, 2-1.
Former Vol Drew Gilbert served as a pinch hitter for San Francisco in the series finale. He pinch hit for Jonah Cox in the seventh inning and hit a single to center field in his only at bat. Gilbert advanced to third base after Matt Chapman hit a double to left field.
Gilbert scored after Luis Arraez hit a sacrifice fly to right field.
The Giants will next play on Monday at Arizona. First pitch is scheduled for 9:40 p.m. EDT at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona.
Gilbert played at Tennessee from 2020-22 and appeared in 141 games, including 134 starts, as a batter. He also appeared in 11 contests as a relief pitcher and had a 2-0 record. Gilbert recorded a .314 batting average, 22 home runs, 140 RBIs and 116 runs with the Vols.
He was selected by Houston in the first round (No. 28 overall) of the 2022 MLB draft.
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