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Player Influence
Anthony Molina
Anthony Molina recorded all six of his strikeouts across the first four innings of the game.
MLB
September 16, 2026 · Busch Stadium
San Francisco Giants at St. Louis Cardinals Game Analysis — September 16, 2026
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SF | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 13 | 2 |
| STL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 2 |
Follow the scoring sequence from the first run to the final margin.
SFScoreSTL
- 3
B. Harris grounded into double play, first to shortstop, Cox scored, Eldridge out at second.
1–0 - 7Supports the analysis
Cox singled to right, Knizner scored and Koss scored on throwing error by right fielder Walker, Cox to second.
3–0 - 3–1Supports the analysis
Walker scored on error, Church safe at first on throwing error by shortstop Koss, Church safe at second on error, Saggese safe at third on error.
- 3–2Supports the analysis
Saggese scored on T. Harris wild pitch, Pagés to second on wild pitch by T. Harris, Church to third on wild pitch by T. Harris.
- 3–2
Saggese scored on T. Harris wild pitch, Pagés to second on wild pitch by T. Harris, Church to third on wild pitch by T. Harris.
- 8Supports the analysis
Knizner singled to left, Whitcomb scored.
4–2 - 94–3Supports the analysis
Fermín hit sacrifice fly to center, Gorman scored.
- 4–4Supports the analysis
Bernal singled to right, Saggese scored, Winn to third.
- 10Supports the analysis
Gilbert homered to center (415 feet), McCray scored.
6–4 - 6–5Supports the analysis
Saggese hit sacrifice fly to center, Burleson scored, Scott II to third.
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- 1–6
Starting Pitching
Anthony Molina
Giants starting pitcher Anthony Molina threw 5.2 scoreless innings, allowing two hits and one walk while recording six strikeouts on 82 pitches.
- pitches
- 82
- innings appeared
- 1–6
Anthony Molina pitch selection by count
Observed pitch-type mix across 5 count groups (82 valid pitches). - 1–6
Starting Pitching
Matthew Liberatore
Cardinals starting pitcher Matthew Liberatore allowed one run on six hits and three walks over 6.0 innings, striking out two batters on 81 pitches.
- pitches
- 81
- innings appeared
- 1–6
- 1–6 · linked
Pitch Pattern
Matthew Liberatore
Matthew Liberatore navigated early-inning base traffic aided by an inning-ending caught stealing in the 1st, a double play in the 3rd, and a double play in the 6th.
- ▲7–▼7
Scoring Sequence
Jordan Walker · Thomas Saggese · Carson Seymour · Trent Harris
In the bottom of the 7th inning, the Cardinals answered with two runs when Jordan Walker walked, two Giants errors occurred, and Thomas Saggese scored on a wild pitch.
- ▲7–▼7
Scoring Sequence
Jonah Cox · Andrew Knizner · Christian Koss · Luis Gastelum
In the top of the 7th inning, the Giants scored two runs after Andrew Knizner was hit by a pitch, Christian Koss singled, and Jonah Cox drove in two runs on a single and throwing error.
- 7–8
Bullpen Usage
Trent Harris
Trent Harris pitched 1.1 innings of scoreless relief for the Giants across the 7th and 8th innings, striking out two.
- pitches
- 14
- innings appeared
- 7–8
- ▲ 8
Offensive Performance
Andrew Knizner
Andrew Knizner reached base four times for the Giants, going 3-for-4 with an RBI single, a hit by pitch, and a run scored.
- ▲8–▼8
Scoring Sequence
Andrew Knizner · Shay Whitcomb · Gordon Graceffo
In the top of the 8th inning, Shay Whitcomb singled and advanced on an error before Andrew Knizner drove him home with a two-out single to left field.
- ▲9–▼9
Late-game Comeback
Dylan Smith · Jose Fermin · Leo Bernal
Trailing 4-2 in the bottom of the 9th inning, the Cardinals generated a bases-loaded opportunity against Dylan Smith before a Jose Fermin sacrifice fly and a Leo Bernal two-out RBI single tied the game 4-4.
- ▲9–▼9
High-leverage Relief
Reiver Sanmartin · Alec Burleson
Entering with two outs and runners on first and third in a tied 9th inning, Reiver Sanmartin retired Alec Burleson on a first-pitch groundout to preserve the 4-4 tie and later earned the win.
San Francisco Giants pitcher deployment
Observed pitching-staff sequence by inning (7 pitchers, 6 subsequent). - ▲ 10
Extra Innings
Drew Gilbert · Riley O'Brien
In the top of the 10th inning, Drew Gilbert hit a two-run home run to center field off Riley O'Brien on the first pitch of the plate appearance to give the Giants a 6-4 lead.
- ▲ 10
Player Influence
Drew Gilbert · Riley O'Brien
Drew Gilbert's 10th-inning go-ahead home run was hit off a 79.7 mph sweeper from Riley O'Brien and traveled an estimated 415 feet to center field.
- ▼ 10
Player Influence
Thomas Saggese
Thomas Saggese scored two runs and drove in a run on a 10th-inning sacrifice fly for St. Louis.
See what the reviewed evidence supports—and where its limits are.
The ninth inning's final out was the hinge
MediumSanmartin ended the 9th-inning threat on one pitch and was credited with the win.
Evidence
Bottom 9
- Alec Burleson vs Reiver Sanmartin
- Changeup · 86.6 mph · In play, out(s)
- Sanmartín relieved Smith
- Pitch 1 : Ball In Play
- Burleson grounded out to second.
- Reiver Sanmartin · 0.1 IP · 0 H · 0 ER · 0 K · 0 BB · 1 pitches · W
- Reiver Sanmartin · bullpen · 1 pitches · inning 9
Not implied
- Does not imply managerial tactical optimization or long-term high-leverage role.
Limitations
- Covers only a single-pitch appearance without season-wide leverage metrics.
Molina kept the game small
HighAnthony Molina held the Cardinals scoreless across 5.2 innings in his start.
Evidence
- Anthony Molina · 5.2 IP · 2 H · 0 ER · 6 K · 1 BB · 82 pitches
- Anthony Molina · 82 pitches · innings 1–6
Not implied
- Does not imply season-long starter effectiveness or future rotation role.
Anthony MolinaSan Francisco GiantsGilbert converted the extra inning San Francisco saved
HighDrew Gilbert hit a decisive two-run home run off Riley O'Brien in the 10th inning.
Evidence
Top 10
- Drew Gilbert vs Riley O'Brien
- Sweeper · 79.7 mph · In play, run(s)
- Pitch 1 : Ball In Play
Top 10
- Gilbert homered to center (415 feet), McCray scored.
- Drew Gilbert · 1-for-1 · 1 HR
Not implied
- Does not imply pregame tactical design or season-long home run rate.