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Giants Come Close to Perfect Game in Spring Training
Robbie Ray and Giants pitchers nearly make history, but fall just short in Cactus League matchup against Brewers
Mar. 15, 2026 at 11:27pm
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In a Cactus League game against the Brewers, Giants pitchers Robbie Ray, Carson Seymour, Tristan Beck, and Matt Gage combined to retire the first 26 batters they faced, coming just one out away from the first perfect game in spring training since 2000. However, reliever Gregory Santos walked one batter and allowed an RBI double, ending the bid for perfection. Despite the late-inning letdown, the Giants' pitching performance was still highly encouraging, with Ray retiring all 15 batters he faced and striking out six.
Why it matters
The Giants' near-perfect game bid is a positive sign for their pitching staff as they prepare for the upcoming regular season. Robbie Ray's continued strong spring training outings are especially encouraging, as he looks to build on a solid 2025 campaign. The team's depth on the mound was also on display, with several young pitchers contributing to the near-historic performance.
The details
In the Cactus League matchup, Robbie Ray retired all 15 batters he faced, striking out six. He was followed by Carson Seymour, Tristan Beck, and Matt Gage, who also did not allow a baserunner. The Giants were one out away from the first perfect game in spring training since 2000 when reliever Gregory Santos walked one batter and allowed an RBI double, ending the bid. Giants outfielder Jerar Encarnacion also hit a mammoth 463-foot home run in the game.
- Robbie Ray retired all 15 batters he faced on Sunday, March 15, 2026.
- The Giants were one out away from a perfect game on March 15, 2026.
The players
Robbie Ray
A starting pitcher for the San Francisco Giants who has strung together nine no-hit innings over his past two spring training starts.
Jerar Encarnacion
A Giants outfielder who hit a mammoth 463-foot home run in the game against the Brewers.
Gregory Santos
A Giants relief pitcher who walked one batter and allowed an RBI double, ending the team's bid for a perfect game.
What’s next
The Giants will travel to Peoria, Arizona, on Monday to face the NL West-rival Padres for the second and final time this spring, as they continue to prepare for the upcoming regular season.
The takeaway
The Giants' near-perfect game bid showcases the depth and talent of their pitching staff, with Robbie Ray's continued strong spring outings and the contributions of several young pitchers providing an encouraging sign for the team's outlook heading into the 2026 season.
