Giants vs Phillies - 9/2 Gamethread 

The San Francisco Giants opened a three-game series against

Philadelphia Phillies at Oracle Park in an Apple TV+ exclusive broadcast.

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His last start came last Saturday in Giants' 3-2 loss to Minnesota Twins,

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which allowed him 4 hits with seven strikeouts and two walks in five innings.

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He will face Phillies right-hander Kyle Gibson,

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who enters today's game with a 4.08 ERA, 4.09 FIP,

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114 strikes in 139 innings with 38 walks. His last start was in

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the Phillies' 6-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday,

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which allowed him six hits with nine strikes and runs in seven innings.

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