What a shocking turn of events ahead of the decisive game against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

The San Francisco Giants suffered an 8-7 comeback loss against the Colorado Rockies in the third game of a three-game series on the road at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado, on the 13th (Korea time).

San Francisco launched an aggressive offensive against Colorado, which is in the worst slump with a record of 12 wins and 55 losses, right from the start. In the second inning, with the score tied at 0-0, Mike Yastrzemski and Dominic Smith hit back-to-back singles, setting up a 1-out, 2nd and 3rd base chance where Tyler Fitzgerald delivered a sacrifice fly and Logan Potter hit an RBI single, confirming the early lead with an additional two-run single from Heliot Ramos after consecutive hits from Lee Jung-hoo and a walk from Willy Adames.

With a 4-2 lead in the top of the fifth, the leadoff hitter Wilmer Flores hit a double, and Yastrzemski reached base on a walk. Dominic then launched a three-run homer that put them further ahead, marking his first home run of the season, hitting a changeup from Colorado starter Antonio Senzatela that was left over the middle of the plate on a count of 1B-1S.

San Francisco allowed a solo home run to Mickey Moniak in the bottom of the sixth and then faced a 1 out, bases 1 and 2 threat in the seventh when they gave up a two-run double to Tyro Estrada. The lineup failed to score again after the three runs in the fifth and entered the last half of the ninth leading 7-5.

On the mound in the ninth was pitcher Randy Rodriguez, who had a 0.61 earned run average. However, ominous signs loomed as he allowed a sizable home run-type hit to lead-off hitter Jordan Beck, which was caught by center fielder Lee Jung-hoo, who showed determination by colliding with the fence on the warning track.

However, peace was short-lived as Rodriguez issued a walk to the next batter, Sam Hilliard, followed by a double to Estrada and then a walk to Ryan McMahon, creating a bases-loaded situation with one out. After inducing an infield ground ball from Brenton Doyle, third baseman Casey Schmitt committed a critical fielding error, allowing the runner from third base, Hilliard, to score, keeping all three baserunners safe.

Rodriguez faced a bases-loaded situation with one out and a score of 7-6 when he struck out pinch hitter Hunter Goodman. Then, he encountered Orlando Arcia and took a favorable count of 0B-2S after a few fouls, but threw three consecutive balls, leading to a full count. On the sixth pitch, his powerful 98.1 mph (157 km) four-seam fastball went toward left field for a two-run walk-off single. This marked the end of the Giants' seven-game winning streak.

The official Major League Baseball website, MLB.com, noted after the game that "San Francisco was robbed of victory once again while attempting a dramatic comeback against Colorado" and emphasized, "San Francisco missed the chance to catch up to the first-place Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League West. They head to Los Angeles trailing by a game ahead of a three-game series starting on the 14th at Dodger Stadium."

Giants manager Bob Melvin expressed disappointment, stating, "There were two defensive errors in the ninth alone. In close games like this, our defense has played a significant role, but today we faltered in the details."

Schmitt, who caused the walk-off loss with a fielding error at third base, said, "The ball was right where I was positioned, but it took an unpredictable bounce. I could have turned a double play, and I'm really upset and disappointed."

San Francisco will face the Dodgers in a three-game series starting on the 14th at Dodger Stadium, vying for the top spot in the National League West. Had they won on this day, they could have faced the Dodgers as co-leaders, but now they head into the series trailing by a game.

Manager Melvin stated, "The Giants and Dodgers have always played fiercely regardless of their rankings. Both teams are missing several players due to injuries, but they know each other far too well," adding, "The Dodgers have a strong offense, and their pitching staff is deep. There’s a reason for their performance. Thus, this three-game series will serve as a good test for us."

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