The San Francisco Giants dropped a 4-2 decision to the Minnesota Twins at Oracle Park on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. Luke Keaschall supplied the knockout blow with a two-run home run for Minnesota, while Shay Whitcomb's two-hit, two-RBI night provided the Giants' only real offensive spark. Yoendrys Gómez earned the win in relief, Dylan Smith took the loss after surrendering two earned runs in two-thirds of an inning, and Andrew Morris locked it down with a save in the ninth.

Keaschall's Home Run Swings the Game for Minnesota

Keaschall was the story for the Twins, going 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI. That two-run shot proved to be the margin of victory. Minnesota used four pitchers total and held the Giants' lineup in check for the final three innings without allowing a run.

Gómez was particularly sharp in his 1.2 innings of relief work — no hits, no runs, two strikeouts — and the decision went his way. Morris closed it out in the ninth, allowing one hit and one walk but striking out two to secure the save.

Whitcomb Provides the Offense, but Giants Come Up Short

Whitcomb was the lone bright spot in San Francisco's lineup. He went 2-for-4 with two RBI, accounting for both of the Giants' runs on the night. The offense could not build on his contributions, however, and the Giants were held scoreless over the final innings as the Twins' bullpen shut the door.

On the Giants' side, starter Cesar Perdomo worked 5.1 innings, allowing five hits and two earned runs while walking none and striking out two. It was a serviceable start, but not enough to keep San Francisco in front. The bullpen then ran into trouble: Dylan Smith allowed two earned runs on one hit and one walk in just two-thirds of an inning, and that damage proved fatal to the Giants' chances. Joel Kuhnel and Sam Hentges each posted scoreless outings in their brief appearances, and Braxton Roxby worked 1.2 innings without allowing a run. Trent Harris retired the only batter he faced.

Turning Point: Smith Allows Two Runs in the Late Innings

The metadata confirms this was a comeback game for Minnesota — the Twins overcame a one-run deficit to win. The two earned runs Smith surrendered were the turning point. San Francisco could not answer in the innings that followed, and Gómez bridged the gap effectively enough to keep the Giants from regrouping.

Key Performances at a Glance

  • Shay Whitcomb (SF): 2-for-4, 2 RBI
  • Luke Keaschall (MIN): 1-for-3, 1 HR, 2 RBI
  • Cesar Perdomo (SF): 5.1 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 0 BB, 2 K
  • Yoendrys Gómez (MIN, W): 1.2 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 2 K
  • Dylan Smith (SF, L): 0.2 IP, 1 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 1 K
  • Andrew Morris (MIN, SV): 1.0 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 2 K

What's Next for the Giants

San Francisco's regular season continues, and this home loss to Minnesota is one the Giants will want to move past quickly. The Giants will look to their pitching staff and a more consistent offensive effort as they push through the final stretch of the 2026 regular season.