The San Francisco Giants lost 5-2 in their series opener against the Athletics. It marked their third consecutive loss, and the ballclub now drops to a season-low 9 games below .500.Third baseman Matt Chapman batted third and came up to bat with runners on third and second with one out in the 7th inning.

Schmitt finally brought some prowess to the No. 3 spot in the Giants lineup while helping to make up for the loss of Ramos to a quad injury.