Adames launches 12th homer as Giants pull ahead of Braves

Adames goes deep again in Atlanta.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jun 171 min read

RT @NBCSGiants: Adames knocks his 12th homer of the season 🚀 https://t.co/hfwAtqAoA2 Via @SFGiants on X

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.

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@SFGiants 2026-06-17T19:53:47.146690+00:00

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