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Bay Bridge game between Giants and A’s will move or be canceled amid coronavirus ban

The Giants and A’s were set for a two-game, home-and-home series to round out their spring exhibition slate in a couple of weeks, but those plans are now on hold.

San Francisco Mayor London Breed announced a citywide ban Wednesday on large gatherings of more than 1,000 people, effective for two weeks, due to the spread of coronavirus in the city. That timeframe includes the Giants’ home exhibition game scheduled for Oracle Park.

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The Giants acknowledged the ban in a statement released shortly after the city’s announcement, saying they are working with the A’s to determine alternative options:

“The health and safety of our community is of the utmost importance to us.