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Bullpen bounces back in extras to help Giants edge Nationals
WASHINGTON -- The Giants’ bullpen bent but didn’t break on Saturday night.
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Final
Sat, Apr 18, 2026
Nationals Park Regular Season
Away starter
Adrian Houser
Home starter
Cade Cavalli
Game state
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Game StoriesBullpen bounces back in extras to help Giants edge Nationals4 clips
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MLB content feed · video controls stay localMatt Chapman leads Giants to 12 inning thrilling win00:03:12
Giants defeat the Nationals in a thrilling 12-inning win behind Matt Chapman's go-ahead single and the bullpen's three scoreless innings
Condensed Game: SF@WSH - 4/18/2600:14:34
Condensed Game: Matt Chapman and the Giants take on James Wood and the Nationals on April 18, 2026
Matt Chapman's go-ahead single00:00:30
Matt Chapman laces a go-ahead single to left field, scoring Luis Arraez to give the Giants a 7-6 lead in the 12th
Wrap
Giants @ Nationals · 7–6
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