Baseball has a way of turning ordinary evenings into unforgettable ones—and Friday night in San Francisco was one for the books. Under the glowing lights of Oracle Park, veteran slugger Wilmer Flores delivered the performance of his career, launching three towering home runs—including a grand slam—and driving in a staggering eight runs as the San Francisco Giants stormed past the Oakland A’s, 13-5. For fans, it felt like witnessing a once-in-a-decade display of power, poise, and clutch hitting. For Flores, it was the culmination of years of grinding through the ups and downs of major league life.
Wilmer Flores Makes History in Giants’ Rout of A’s
A Career Night: Three Homers, Eight RBIs
- Grand Slam (3rd inning): Off left-hander JP Sears, his 7th career slam.
- Three-run homer (6th inning): Against righty Michel Otañez.
- Solo shot (8th inning): Off Anthony Maldonado to cap the evening.
Wilmer Flores’ bat was simply unstoppable. He became the first Giants player to knock in at least eight RBIs in a game since Brandon Crawford in 2021. Flores is also the first to record a three-homer game since Joc Pederson in May 2022. He did all this while tying Aaron Judge for the MLB lead in RBIs at 41.
Flores By the Numbers (2025 Season So Far)
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Games Played | 44 |
| Batting Average | .266 |
| OPS | .786 |
| Home Runs | 10 |
| RBIs | 41 |
| RISP Avg. | .395 (17-for-43) |
In a sport obsessed with numbers, those are MVP-level stats from the Venezuelan veteran.
Logan Webb’s Dominance: The Ace Shows Up Again
While Flores was busy rewriting offensive records, Logan Webb reminded fans why he’s the ace of this Giants squad.
- Innings Pitched: 8
- Hits Allowed: 5
- Runs Allowed: 1
- Strikeouts: 4
- ERA (after game): 2.42
Webb has now surrendered just two runs in his last four home starts (28.1 innings). The man is an absolute fortress at Oracle Park.
“Logan gives us that quiet confidence,” manager Bob Melvin said postgame. “He’s our rock, and he pitched like it tonight.”
The Big Moment: Turning Point in the 8th
The A’s threatened in the eighth inning, loading two runners with one out. But Webb, cool as ever, got slugger Brent Rooker to ground into a 1-4-3 double play that silenced the threat and the crowd in orange and black roared.
Oakland’s Return to the Bay: Bittersweet Sideshow
This wasn’t just another game in the long history of the Bay Bridge Series. It marked the A’s first return to the Bay Area since their relocation to Sacramento while their new Las Vegas stadium is under construction.
- Attendance: A packed Oracle Park greeted the ex-Oakland A’s with a mix of nostalgia and rivalry.
- Pitching Struggles: JP Sears (4-3), coming off two strong starts, lasted just four innings and gave up four runs.
It was a reminder of what once was, and perhaps what could’ve been.
Flores’ Veteran Mindset: Why Experience Matters
“He’s been through everything in this game,” teammate Mike Yastrzemski said. “And that’s why moments like this don’t faze him.”
Flores, now in his 13th MLB season, has become a clubhouse leader not with words but with his bat and consistency. He’s not chasing headlines—he’s earning them.
What This Means for the Giants
The Giants are finding their groove, and Flores is leading the charge.
Key Takeaways:
- Giants have won 4 of their last 5 games.
- Flores leads the team in HRs and RBIs.
- The offense is clicking just as the pitching rotation solidifies.
With names like Patrick Bailey, LaMonte Wade Jr., and Thairo Estrada contributing, this Giants team is quietly becoming a sleeper pick for the postseason.
