Giants sweep doubleheader over Braves behind Arraez's power and Whisenhunt's debut

The San Francisco Giants swept a split doubleheader against the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday night, winning the nightcap 7-5 to complete the two-game set. The Giants dominated the second game with an explosive four-run second inning featuring three home runs. Luis Arraez drove in four runs with a two-run homer and a two-run single, while Willy Adames and Bryce Eldridge also went deep in the inning against Braves right-hander JR Ritchie.

Carson Whisenhunt made his season debut for the Giants in the second game, allowing just two runs on six hits over five-plus innings in a matchup of rookie starting pitchers. Right-hander Tristan Beck recorded his first save by escaping a run-scoring wild pitch to secure the final two outs. The first game of the doubleheader had been completed earlier, with the Giants winning 7-2 behind left-hander Robbie Ray, who threw 6 1/3 scoreless innings. That game was originally suspended Tuesday due to rain.

The Braves struggled throughout the doubleheader, dealing with multiple injury issues. Center fielder Michael Harris II was held out of both games due to lower back tightness from Tuesday's contest, while right fielder Ronald Acuña Jr. remained sidelined after being placed on the 10-day injured list on June 11 with a strained left hamstring. Additionally, right-hander Spencer Strider was transferred to the 60-day injured list with inflammation in his right elbow. The team did recall right-hander Carlos Carrasco, who allowed two runs in four innings.

The Braves made defensive adjustments late in the nightcap, with first baseman Matt Olson shifting to right field in the top of the ninth inning. Olson, who collected three hits in the game, made his first outfield appearance since playing left field for Oakland in 2017. Matt Gage was reinstated from the 15-day injured list for the Giants but gave up a two-run homer to Mauricio Dubón in the ninth. The Giants and Braves will conclude their series Thursday night, with Giants right-hander Landen Roupp facing Braves left-hander Martín Pérez.