Their losing streak has hit six games. They’re 59-63 on the season. And they’ve now lost 14 of their last 15 games at home, something that hasn’t been done since 1901. Right-hander Landen Roupp pitched three-plus innings in his first start back from the injured list, allowing five earned runs and striking out five batters.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Tampa Bay Rays vs. San Francisco Giants MLB game to be played on August 16, 2025 on ESPN.

Whether the Giants truly believe they can crawl back into contention or not, it will have to start with playing one clean game.

San Francisco third baseman Matt Chapman speaks with the media after the Giants' 7-6 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday at Oracle Park.Matt Chapman explores Giants' issues as team's historic home sk

Matt Chapman has been placed on the Giants’ 10-day IL with a right-hand injury, temporarily sidelining the team’s star third baseman.

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