"Rookie Catcher Patrick Bailey's Late Home Run Secures Giants' Victory over Mets"

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Source: San Francisco Chronicle
"Rookie Catcher Patrick Bailey's Late Home Run Secures Giants' Victory over Mets"
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Rookie catcher Patrick Bailey hits a three-run home run in the eighth inning to lead the San Francisco Giants to a 5-4 comeback win against the New York Mets. Bailey's impressive performance also includes throwing out a runner attempting to steal second base in the ninth. Giants manager Gabe Kapler praises Bailey's superstar-caliber skills, comparing him to Buster Posey. Bailey currently holds an 11-game hitting streak and leads all rookies with a .322 batting average. The Giants finish June with an 18-8 record and have won seven games in which they trailed after seven innings.

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