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.
By the numbers: San Francisco enters at 35-48 on the season, scoring 4.1 runs per game and allowing 4.7. The Giants have gone 3-2 over their last five with a current two-game winning streak.
What to watch: Watch whether the early infield work shows up in the Giants' defense once first pitch arrives.