What happened: Five hours before first pitch, 74-year-old Ron Washington was on the field putting San Francisco Giants infielders through early defensive work. The session unfolded well ahead of the scheduled game.

Why it matters: Washington carries a decades-long reputation as one of baseball's premier infield instructors, and hands-on pregame work like this reflects the detail the Giants are leaning on. Cleaner infield defense is a meaningful priority for a club currently sitting well below .500.

What to watch: Watch whether the early infield work shows up in the Giants' defense once first pitch arrives.