Rookie Daniel Susac off to historic start as Giants blank Phillies

Susac goes 3-for-4 with two RBIs as San Francisco shuts out Philadelphia 6-0

Apr. 8, 2026 at 6:21am by Ben Kaplan

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Rookie catcher Daniel Susac went 3-for-4 with two RBIs, including a two-run triple in the eighth inning, to help the San Francisco Giants defeat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-0 on Tuesday night. Robbie Ray tossed 6 2/3 shutout innings for the Giants, who snapped a four-game losing streak. Susac's single in the fifth inning gave him a 5-for-5 start to his major league career, the best career start since 1977.

Why it matters

Susac's historic start is a bright spot for the Giants, who have struggled early in the season. The young catcher's performance could be a sign of things to come as San Francisco looks to bounce back from its recent slump. The Giants' pitching also delivered a much-needed strong outing to shut down the Phillies' offense.

The details

Susac led off the fifth inning with a single, giving him a 5-for-5 start to his major league career, the best since Ted Cox of the Boston Red Sox started 6-for-6 in 1977. Susac later added a two-run triple in the eighth inning. Robbie Ray pitched 6 2/3 shutout innings for the Giants, striking out seven and allowing just three hits and three walks. The Giants scored runs in the first, fifth, sixth, and eighth innings to secure the victory.

  • Susac's single in the fifth inning gave him a 5-for-5 start to his major league career.
  • Susac's two-run triple came in the eighth inning.

The players

Daniel Susac

A rookie catcher for the San Francisco Giants who is off to a historic start, going 3-for-4 with two RBIs in Tuesday's game.

Robbie Ray

The starting pitcher for the San Francisco Giants, who tossed 6 2/3 shutout innings, striking out seven and allowing just three hits and three walks.

Matt Chapman

A Giants player who had three hits and one RBI in the game.

Luis Arraez

A Giants player who drove in two runs in the game.

Cristopher Sanchez

The starting pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies, who gave up four runs (two earned) and 11 hits in five-plus innings.

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The takeaway

Daniel Susac's historic start to his major league career has provided a much-needed boost for the struggling San Francisco Giants. The young catcher's performance, combined with a strong outing from pitcher Robbie Ray, has given the team hope that they can turn things around after a difficult start to the season.