Giants Struggle to Score in Season Opener

Franchise record 20 scoreless innings to start the year before finally breaking through

Mar. 29, 2026 at 2:02am by Ben Kaplan

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The San Francisco Giants set a franchise record by going 20 straight innings without scoring to begin the 2026 season, before finally recording their first run in the third inning of their third game against the New York Yankees.

Why it matters

The Giants' offensive struggles to start the season have raised concerns among fans about the team's ability to compete in the highly competitive NL West division. The franchise record scoreless streak highlights the team's need to address their hitting woes early on.

The details

After being shut out in their first two games, the Giants finally broke through against the Yankees in the third inning of their third game, ending their franchise-record scoreless streak at 20 innings to start the season.

  • The Giants set the franchise record for most consecutive scoreless innings to start a season on March 29, 2026.
  • The Giants scored their first run of the season in the third inning of their March 31, 2026 game against the New York Yankees.

The players

San Francisco Giants

The professional baseball team based in San Francisco, California that competes in the National League West division of Major League Baseball.

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What’s next

The Giants will look to build on their first run of the season as they continue their series against the Yankees, hoping to get their offense on track early in the year.

The takeaway

The Giants' historic scoring drought to open the 2026 season has put early pressure on the team to find their offensive rhythm and avoid falling behind in the competitive NL West race.