SF Giants walk-off Braves in 10 innings, win third straight game since roster shakeup

SAN FRANCISCO — There are no adjectives in the win-loss column. A win is a win; a loss is a loss. Explanations reside elsewhere.

The Giants did not do the things conducive to winning baseball on Friday night against the Atlanta Braves at Oracle Park. Their starter, Hayden Birdsong, walked a season-high five batters. Birdsong and Erik Miller each plunked a batter. They went 2-for-9 with runners in scoring position. Ryan Walker allowed a game-tying, two-run homer to Matt Olson in the seventh inning.