Drew Gilbert’s homer and 2-run single lead Giants past Twins 5-2 to end 3-game losing streak

Drew Gilbert's two home runs and a two-run single propelled the San Francisco Giants to a 5-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Monday night, ending the team's three-game losing streak. Brett Harris contributed with a pair of singles in the first inning, while Gilbert extended the scoring with another single in the second. Gilbert added his 11th home run of the season in the fifth inning, leading off the frame.

Brooks Lee opened the fourth inning with a home run for the Twins against Giants starter Blade Tidwell, who left the game earlier due to elbow discomfort. Tidwell, making his second start of the season, was set to undergo tests the following day. Tristan Beck made his major league debut with the Giants, recording his first hit and stolen base in his debut since Red Tramback in 1940.

Trent Harris recorded his second save of the night, pitching a scoreless inning in the fifth. Bo Davidson made history by achieving his first career hit and stolen base in the first inning. The Giants started their season-ending homestand with their third win in 10 games, following a three-game sweep by the two-time defending World Series champions Dodgers just a day before.

Emmanuel Rodríguez hit a solo home run for the Twins, while Zebby Matthews struck out nine batters and walked none in five innings of work. RHP Taj Bradley will take the mound for the Giants in the middle game of the series on Tuesday night against the Twins' RHP Anthony Molina.