Why Giants rookie Bryce Eldridge isn’t discouraged after winning Oracle vs. D-backs for the first time

Why Giants rookie Bryce Eldridge isn’t discouraged after winning Oracle vs. D-backs for the first time

By Michael Wagaman
Publication Date: 2026-05-27 05:58:00

SAN FRANCISCO – Not for long after the Giants lost 7-5 to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday, Bryce Eldridges The cell phone started buzzing. It was his agent, Tucker Ward, who watched the game and saw Eldridge come so close to his second home run in the major leagues.

He would have had it too – probably easily – if not for the wild and crazy winds or the huge Triples Alley at Oracle Park.

Because of this, Ward texted his client.

“After the game, I opened my phone and he said, ‘You got Oracle for the first time. Congratulations,'” Eldridge said.

Eldridge, the top prospect in the Giants’ organization, was actually recognized by Oracle. His majestic and powerful drive off Diamondbacks starter Eduardo Rodriguez in the fourth inning sailed into the evening sky and was about to go over the fence in right-center field. But as often happens, it died suddenly, falling into the mitt of Arizona right fielder Corbin Carroll, who had rushed over to…