What happened: Willy Adames connected for his 12th home run of the season as San Francisco built a 7-2 lead at Atlanta with the game still in progress. The blast added to a productive afternoon for the Giants' lineup against the Braves.
Why it matters: The power has been a needed lift for a San Francisco club sitting at 29-43 and averaging just 4.1 runs per game entering the day. Atlanta, at 46-25 and one of the league's stronger clubs, has been far tougher to break through, making the Giants' early output notable.
By the numbers: Adames' homer is his 12th of the campaign. San Francisco came in scoring 4.1 runs per game while allowing 4.9; Atlanta entered at 5.1 scored and 3.5 allowed, riding a 46-25 record. The Giants' seven runs already eclipse their season scoring average.
What to watch: Watch whether San Francisco can hold its lead through the late innings and whether Adames keeps adding to a power surge the lineup has needed.