The San Francisco Giants continued their Spring Training schedule with an eventful matchup against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Fields of Phoenix, featuring encouraging signs from veterans and prospects alike.
Right-hander Adrian Houser made his first appearance of the spring and looked composed across two innings of work. Houser threw 36 pitches while allowing three hits, one earned run, and one walk.
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The outing reflected a solid early step as he builds toward regular-season form. His fastball velocity sat around 96 mph, an encouraging mark for this stage of camp as pitchers continue ramping up workload and refining mechanics.
While Houser delivered a steady performance, the same consistency was not present for left-hander Carson Whisenhunt. Command issues surfaced in the fourth inning, when he issued four walks and surrendered a two-run single before being replaced by Tristan Beck.
Whisenhunt is competing for a potential roster role after making his debut last season. Across five starts, he posted a 5.01 ERA in 23.1 innings, numbers that reflect the adjustment period many young pitchers experience early in their careers.
Entering camp, he is among several arms being evaluated for rotation depth alongside Landen Roupp and Hayden Birdsong.
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Although his outing raised some concerns, early Spring Training results often center more on development than immediate performance.
Offensively, the Giants saw impactful swings from both veterans and prospects. Outfielder Harrison Bader continued to show encouraging progress at the plate.
Known primarily for his elite defense, Bader has displayed improved offensive production dating back to last season. In the top of the fourth inning, he launched a three-run home run, showcasing power that could add balance to the lineup.
Another standout moment came from top prospect Bryce Eldridge, who crushed a two-run homer in the third inning. Eldridge remains one of the most intriguing players in camp, and continued offensive production could strengthen his case for an Opening Day role.
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In a back-and-forth contest filled with offense, the Giants ultimately would lose this matchup 13–12. The Giants are set to resume play against the Colorado Rockies tomorrow with first pitch scheduled for 3:05 p.m. ET.
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