SF Giants created a blueprint for the future in huge series win vs. Phillies

The SF Giants got a series win over the Philadelphia Phillies in their final home-stand before a nine day road trip to the east coast. It was a much-needed series win for a group that was scuttling and provides a blueprint for success going forward.

Here are the main takeaways and things the Giants should try to replicate from the series win.

SF Giants have an answer to offensive struggles, but they must break old habits first

In the only two series wins so far this year, the Giants have had a run differential of +6, and they have had some dominant wins. But so far the offense has largely been "feast or famine."

While the offense did manage four runs early in the series-opening loss, it was not enough as the Phillies rallied back as the Giants offense went quiet late in to the game.

Despite all of the slugging potential in Matt Chapman, Willy Adames and Rafael Devers, the Giants have looked their best offensively when they are drawing walks and getting hits, not necessarily hitting homers, even though that does help. The team has raw power, but that will come with the flow of the offense. Devers proved this point in the rubber match against the Phillies.

After Adames got the bottom of the sixth started with a double and Luis Arraez worked a walk, Devers was able to do exactly what he was brought to San Francisco for. If the Giants can keep on setting the table for him, he is going to eat sooner or later.

Arraez has been a delightfully surprising bright spot on offense as well as on defense, averaging two outs above average at his position. Arraez is hitting .320 with a .753 OPS. Arraez has been taking full advantage of Levi's Landing, and the big outfield, as he now has two triples off the brick wall in right field.

Tidwell, Gage, and Kilian establishing themselves in bullpen

While the bullpen was struggling as of Monday, Blade Tidwell, Matt Gage, and Caleb Killian may have established themselves as go-to options going forward.

Through three appearances, Tidwell has only allowed two hits and no earned runs. He pitched three innings against the New York Mets, his former team, and made two appearances in the Phillies series. So far he has held batters to a .133 average with a 0.60 WHIP. While he has only pitched in five innings, the No. 10 ranked prospect in the Giants system is emerging as a solid relief option for manager Tony Vitello.

Originally a starting pitcher, the Giants have largely utilized him out of the bullpen so far. Tidwell relies on his sweeper and fastball, occasionally mixing in his slider and sinker. Tidwell boasted a 2.32 BB/9 in the minors offering major upside with his control. In 2025 Tidwell struggled in 3 starts with the Mets and had a 9.00 ERA in 15 innings. The switch to the bullpen is going well so far so if he can keep it up he could be a revelation.

Caleb Kilian has also impressed in his small sample size. Through four appearances, Kilian has not allowed a hit or a run. While he has only thrown 3 and 2/3 innings this season, he has been largely effective. Kilian leans on his 97 mph fastball and a curveball with elite break which allowed him to retire both Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper at a pivotal point in Wednesday's game.

While it would be nice if the Giants could replicate what they did on Tuesday and Wednesday for the rest of the season, they delivered on what this team can be against a tough opponent. If they can stick to that blueprint for the most part the rest of this season they should be in much better shape.