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Giants' Willy Adames Breaks Out of Slump with Big Game
Shortstop goes 4-for-5 with a home run, double, and 2 RBIs in win over Padres
Apr. 1, 2026 at 7:34am
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San Francisco Giants shortstop Willy Adames had a breakout performance on Tuesday, going 4-for-5 with a home run, double, two runs scored, and two RBIs in a 9-3 win over the San Diego Padres. Adames had been struggling at the plate to start the season, going just 2-for-15 with six strikeouts and no RBIs in his first four games, but he wasted no time erasing that poor start with his big night.
Why it matters
Adames is a key part of the Giants' lineup, and his ability to bounce back from a slow start will be crucial for the team as they look to compete in the NL West this season. The Giants are hoping Adames' breakout game is a sign of things to come and that he can provide consistent production at the plate.
The details
Adames led off the game with a solo home run to left field, then added an infield single in the second inning, an RBI single in the sixth, and a double in the eighth to complete his 4-hit night. His performance helped the Giants cruise to a 9-3 victory over the Padres.
- The game took place on Tuesday, April 1, 2026.
The players
Willy Adames
The starting shortstop for the San Francisco Giants.
San Francisco Giants
The Major League Baseball team that Willy Adames plays for.
San Diego Padres
The opposing team that the Giants played against on Tuesday.
What they’re saying
“Adames had been very quiet coming into Tuesday, going 2-for-15 with six strikeouts and no RBI over his first four games. The veteran shortstop wasted no time erasing the poor start from memory.”
— RotoWire Staff, Fantasy Baseball Analyst
The takeaway
Willy Adames' big game on Tuesday is a promising sign for the Giants, as they look to their veteran shortstop to provide consistent production at the plate this season. If Adames can build on this performance, it could be a boost for the Giants as they aim to compete in the NL West.
