Giants observations: Ramos, Schmitt homer in big win vs. Nats
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Key Points:
- The San Francisco Giants defeated the Washington Nationals 10-5, marking their first power-hitting performance of the season with three home runs and three doubles, overcoming their previous MLB-low homer count.
- Heliot Ramos hit his first home run of the year, sparking a six-run second inning, and the Giants scored a season-high 10 runs, moving them out of last place in runs scored.
- Outfielders showed improvement, with Ramos and Drew Gilbert both hitting home runs and contributing offensively, signaling progress after a slow start to the season.
- Logan Webb pitched six innings with improved velocity but allowed four earned runs, ending with a 5.40 ERA, though defensive errors by the Giants affected his stats.
- Catcher Daniel Susac was chosen over Patrick Bailey for the game, continuing a potential timeshare behind the plate, and went 2-for-5, maintaining a strong batting average of .524.
