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September 20, 2026 · Dodger Stadium

San Francisco Giants at Los Angeles Dodgers Game Analysis — September 20, 2026

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Scoring path

Follow the scoring sequence from the first run to the final margin.

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  1. 1
    Supports the analysis

    Bericoto singled to right, Cox scored.

    1–0
  2. 6
    1–1
    Supports the analysis

    Edman homered to right (400 feet).

  3. 7
    1–2
    Supports the analysis

    E. Hernández doubled to center, Muncy scored, De Paula to third.

  4. 8
    1–3
    Supports the analysis

    Muncy singled to center, T. Hernández scored, Freeman to third.

Key observations by inning

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  1. ▲ 1

    Opening Scoring Sequence

    Jonah Cox · Victor Bericoto · Jack Dreyer

    The Giants scored their lone run in the top of the first inning when Jonah Cox drew a leadoff walk, advanced to second on a pickoff error by Jack Dreyer, stole third base, and scored on Victor Bericoto's two-out single.

  2. ▲ 1

    Base Out State

    Jonah Cox · Victor Bericoto · Jack Dreyer

    Jonah Cox created the game's first run in the opening frame after drawing a walk, taking second on a pickoff error, stealing third, and scoring on a two-out single.

  3. 1–5

    Starting Pitching

    Matt Wilkinson

    Giants starting pitcher Matt Wilkinson threw 5.0 scoreless innings, limiting the Dodgers to three hits and zero walks while striking out six batters across 18 batters faced.

    pitches
    76
    innings appeared
    1–5
  4. 1–8 · linked

    Game Frame

    Game Frame

    The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the San Francisco Giants 3-1, scoring three unanswered runs across the sixth, seventh, and eighth innings after falling behind 1-0 in the first.

  5. 2–7

    Relief Pitching

    Emmet Sheehan

    Entering in the second inning after starter Jack Dreyer allowed one run, Emmet Sheehan stabilized the contest with 5.1 scoreless relief innings, yielding only one hit and one walk while striking out nine of the 18 batters he faced.

    pitches
    93
    innings appeared
    2–7

    Emmet Sheehan pitch selection by count

    Observed pitch-type mix across 5 count groups (93 valid pitches).

    Observed pitch-type mix across 5 count groups (93 valid pitches).

    Observed pitch-type mix across 5 count groups (93 valid pitches).
  6. ▲6–▼6

    Bullpen Usage

    Carson Seymour · Tommy Edman

    Reliever Carson Seymour surrendered two hits and one run, including Edman's solo home run, over 1.0 inning in the sixth, resulting in a blown save.

  7. ▼ 6

    Scoring Sequence

    Tommy Edman · Carson Seymour

    Tommy Edman's 400-foot solo home run off Carson Seymour in the sixth inning had an exit velocity of 102.8 mph on a 2-2 count.

  8. ▲7–▼7

    Bullpen Usage

    Sam Hentges

    Sam Hentges was charged with the loss after allowing three hits and one run while retiring just one batter in the bottom of the seventh inning.

  9. ▼ 7

    Scoring Sequence

    Enrique Hernandez · Sam Hentges · Max Muncy

    Enrique Hernandez hit a first-pitch 4-Seam Fastball from Sam Hentges for an RBI double with an exit velocity of 103.8 mph, scoring Max Muncy.

  10. 8–9

    Late-inning Bullpen Relief

    Brock Stewart · Tanner Scott

    Dodgers relievers Brock Stewart and Tanner Scott closed out the game by combining for 2.0 scoreless innings across the eighth and ninth, allowing only one walk and striking out three batters to complete the 3-1 victory.

  11. ▼ 8

    Two-out Run Production

    Max Muncy · Teoscar Hernandez · Freddie Freeman · Trent Harris

    With two outs and runners on first and second in the bottom of the eighth inning, Max Muncy's single off Trent Harris scored Teoscar Hernandez, capitalizing on earlier singles to extend the Dodgers' lead to 3-1.

    San Francisco Giants pitcher deployment

    Observed pitching-staff sequence by inning (5 pitchers, 4 subsequent).

    Observed pitching-staff sequence by inning (5 pitchers, 4 subsequent).

    Observed pitching-staff sequence by inning (5 pitchers, 4 subsequent).
  12. ▼ 8

    Scoring Sequence

    Max Muncy · Trent Harris · Teoscar Hernandez

    Max Muncy drove in Teoscar Hernandez with a two-out single on an 0-2 count against Trent Harris in the eighth inning, widening the lead to 3-1.

  13. ▲9–▼9

    Bullpen Usage

    Tanner Scott

    Tanner Scott earned his first save of the game, pitching a scoreless ninth inning with one strikeout and one walk on 19 pitches.

What this game can—and can’t tell us

SFLADShared

See what the reviewed evidence supports—and where its limits are.

  • The Dodgers created the Giants' first run

    High

    San Francisco established an early 1-0 lead through Cox's walk, stolen base, error advancement, and Bericoto's two-out RBI single.

    Evidence

    Top 1

    • Jonah Cox vs Jack Dreyer
    • Jung Hoo Lee vs Jack Dreyer
    • Victor Bericoto vs Jack Dreyer
    • Cox walked.
    • Cox to second on pickoff error by pitcher Dreyer.
    • Cox stole third.
    • Pitch 2 : Ball In Play

    Top 1

    • Bericoto singled to right, Cox scored.
    • Base/out transitions · Top 1
    • Final score 1–3

    Not implied

    • Does not imply Dreyer lacked control beyond the recorded walk and error.
    • Does not imply Bericoto anticipated the pitch type on his run-scoring hit.

    Limitations

    • Does not assess defensive culpability beyond the recorded throwing error on the pickoff attempt.
    Jonah CoxVictor BericotoJack DreyerSan Francisco Giants
  • Sheehan supplied the actual reset

    Medium

    Emmet Sheehan provided extended scoreless relief that suppressed the Giants offense across 5.1 innings after the Dodgers trailed 1-0.

    Evidence

    • Emmet Sheehan · 5.1 IP · 1 H · 0 ER · 9 K · 1 BB · 93 pitches
    • Emmet Sheehan · bullpen · 93 pitches · innings 2–7
    • Emmet Sheehan · 93 pitches · innings 2–7
    • Jack Dreyer · 1 IP · 1 H · 1 ER · 1 K · 1 BB · 21 pitches
    • Score after inning 1: 1–0
    • Score after inning 6: 0–1

    Not implied

    • Does not imply Sheehan was originally scheduled to throw bulk relief.
    • Does not imply Sheehan's performance dictates his permanent role in the pitching staff.

    Limitations

    • Does not account for managerial bullpen plans or advance scouting preparations.
  • Wilkinson bought five innings, not control

    High

    Matt Wilkinson prevented any Dodgers runs over five innings while striking out six and issuing no walks.

    Evidence

    • Matt Wilkinson · 5 IP · 3 H · 0 ER · 6 K · 0 BB · 76 pitches
    • Matt Wilkinson · 76 pitches · innings 1–5
    • Score after inning 2: 0–0
    • Score after inning 3: 0–0
    • Score after inning 4: 0–0
    • Score after inning 5: 0–0

    Not implied

    • Does not imply Wilkinson was removed due to fatigue or injury.
    • Does not imply future performance based on a five-inning sample.

    Limitations

    • Does not include pitch-tracking metrics beyond the recorded game statistics.
  • The scoreboard hid the offensive tilt

    High

    Los Angeles generated significant hit volume relative to San Francisco, led by Freeman, Muncy, Teoscar Hernandez, and De Paula.

    Evidence

    • Final score 1–3
    • Freddie Freeman · 2-for-4 · 1 K
    • Max Muncy · 2-for-4 · 1 K
    • Teoscar Hernandez · 2-for-4 · 1 K
    • Josue De Paula · 2-for-4 · 1 K

    Not implied

    • Does not imply superior quality of contact on every hit.
    • Does not imply individual season-long offensive performance levels.

    Limitations

    • Aggregates team hits without describing situational batting with runners in scoring position.
    Los Angeles DodgersSan Francisco GiantsFreddie FreemanMax MuncyTeoscar HernandezJosue De Paula
  • Muncy's 0-2 single made the score tell the truth

    Medium

    Muncy's two-out single brought home an insurance run to give Los Angeles a two-run cushion heading into the ninth.

    Evidence

    Bottom 8

    • Teoscar Hernandez vs Dylan Smith
    • Freddie Freeman vs Trent Harris
    • Kyle Tucker vs Trent Harris
    • Max Muncy vs Trent Harris
    • T. Hernández singled to right.
    • Freeman singled to left, T. Hernández to second.
    • Tucker flied out to left.
    • Pitch 3 : Ball In Play

    Bottom 8

    • Muncy singled to center, T. Hernández scored, Freeman to third.
    • Base/out transitions · Bottom 8

    Not implied

    • Does not prove an inherent clutch trait for Max Muncy.
    • Does not prove Trent Harris failed to execute pitch design.

    Limitations

    • Confined to the eighth-inning sequence without inferring season-long clutch tendencies.
    Max MuncyTeoscar HernandezFreddie FreemanTrent HarrisLos Angeles Dodgers