Mother’s Day Gamethread: Giants vs. Pirates
Tyler Mahle vs. Bubba Chandler.
Apr 8, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; San Francisco Giants pitcher Tyler Mahle (54) throws a pitch to a Philadelphia Phillies batter in the top of the second inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Justine Willard-Imagn Images | Justine Willard-Imagn Images Happy Mother’s Day to all the McCoven who hopefully have better things to do than watch this dreadful baseball team. But if this is your chosen way of spending the day, then welcome, and may the Giants beat the Pittsburgh Pirates to win the series for you.
Right-hander Tyler Mahle takes the mound for the Giants, as the veteran makes his eighth start of the year. He’s 1-4 on the season, with a 5. 00 ERA, a 4.
91 FIP, and 34 strikeouts to 18 walks in 36 innings. He was very strong his last time out, pitching 5. 1 shutout innings against the Tampa Bay Rays.
For the Pirates, it’s right-hander Bubba Chandler, a 23-year old in his second season. In seven starts this year, Chandler is 1-4 with a 4. 76 ERA, a 5.