PITTSBURGH, PA - MAY 14: Kevin Gausman #34 of the SF Giants pitches in the first inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on May 14, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
Kevin Gausman strung together an impressive performance on the mound, but it was not enough to give the SF Giants the victory as the bats went silent. After securing a win against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday, the Giants had an opportunity to take a commanding series lead on Friday. They had the momentum, but that was not enough to wake up the bats.