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Birdsong did not factor into the decision in a loss to the Brewers on Thursday, allowing two hits and one walk over five scoreless innings while striking out four. Birdsong got off to a great start Thursday, allowing just one hit through the first four innings before being relieved in the sixth after throwing just 68 pitches. It marked the right-hander's first time going at least five innings since July 27 against the Rockies, which was also the last time that he collected a win. Additionally, it marked the first time in Birdsong's last five starts that he didn't issue multiple walks.
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Birdsong (3-3) allowed a run on three hits and three walks while striking out five over 4.2 innings to take the loss versus the Athletics on Saturday. Compared to his previous two outings, this was a fairly good performance. Birdsong avoided giving up a home run, but the Giants didn't give him any run support, leaving the rookie with a third straight loss. He's now at a 5.01 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 49:22 K:BB through 41.1 innings over nine starts this season. Birdsong looks to be the Giants' top option for a fifth starter, and he's tentatively projected to make his next start at Seattle.
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Birdsong (3-2) allowed five runs on five hits and a walk while striking out five over 4.1 innings to take the loss versus the Tigers on Sunday. Birdsong has stumbled in consecutive starts since joining the Giants' rotation on a more firm basis, allowing 12 runs over his last 6.1 innings. His command was better Sunday with 51 of his 85 pitches going for strikes, but he gave up multiple home runs for the second outing in a row. The right-hander is now at a 5.40 ERA, 1.39 WHIP and 44:19 K:BB through 36.2 innings over eight starts in the majors. Birdsong is tentatively scheduled for a road start in Oakland for his next outing, though he may be on a short leash if his performance doesn't improve soon.
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Birdsong (3-1) took the loss against the Nationals on Tuesday, allowing seven runs on five hits and three walks with one strikeout over two innings. Birdsong scuffled right from the onset, leading to the shortest of his seven major-league appearances thus far. He struggled with his command, issuing three walks and allowing two homers while generating only two swinging strikes on 66 pitches. While one rough outing doesn't negate the success he had entering Tuesday, the rookie has yielded 18 free passes across 32.1 innings and will likely experience some growing pains on nights when he doesn't get whiffs. He'll try to rebound in a home matchup against the Tigers this weekend.
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The Giants recalled Birdsong from Triple-A Sacramento on Tuesday, Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. Birdsong will rejoin the San Francisco rotation Tuesday in Washington and has a shot to cement himself as a starter for the big club for the remainder of the season. The rookie right-hander has impressed in his first six major-league outings, collecting a 2.97 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 38:15 K:BB in 30.1 innings.
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| Year | Team | APP | GS | INN | W | L | S | K | BBI | HA | ERA | WHIP |
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| 2024 | SF | 13 | 13 | 57.0 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 68 | 36 | 45 | 4.73 | 1.42 |
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| Situation | Record | ERA | INN | ER | K |
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| vs BALTIMORE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| @ ORIOLE PARK AT CAMDEN YARDS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 7 Games
| DATE | Opp | W | L | S | INN | HA | ERA | BBI | K | WHIP |
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| 9/12 | vs  |
- | - | - | 5.0 | 2 | 7.20 | 1 | 4 | 0.60 |
| 9/04 | vs  |
- | 1 | - | 3.0 | 3 | 9.00 | 5 | 4 | 2.67 |
| 8/29 | @ |
- | 1 | - | 3.2 | 4 | 9.53 | 4 | 6 | 2.18 |
| 8/23 | @  |
- | - | - | 4.0 | 1 | 8.36 | 4 | 5 | 1.25 |
| 8/17 | @  |
- | 1 | - | 4.2 | 3 | 11.70 | 3 | 5 | 1.29 |
| 8/11 | vs  |
- | 1 | - | 4.1 | 5 | 18.00 | 1 | 5 | 1.38 |
| 8/06 | @  |
- | 1 | - | 2.0 | 5 | 31.50 | 3 | 1 | 4.00 |
Upcoming Games
| date | Opp | time | Scheduled Starter |
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| 9/15 | vs  |
4:05 PM | Martin Perez |
| 9/17 | @  |
6:35 PM | Albert Suarez |
| 9/18 | @ |
6:35 PM | Dean Kremer |
| 9/19 | @ |
1:05 PM | Zach Eflin |
| 9/20 | @  |
8:10 PM | Michael Wacha |
| 9/21 | @ |
7:10 PM | Brady Singer |
| 9/22 | @ |
2:10 PM | Seth Lugo |