Filed under: Open GameThread, 8/17 The race for first begins. By Grant Brisbee@GrantBrisbee Aug 17, 2017, 4:55pm PDT Share this story Share this on Facebook Share this on Twitter Share All sharing options Share All sharing options for: Open GameThread, 8/17 Reddit Pocket Flipboard Email Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports Jeff Samardzija takes the ball as #SFGiants begin a seven-game homestand tonight. https://t.co/g6wP0Hjatj pic.twitter.com/oVVvxzCD7D— San Francisco Giants (@SFGiants) August 17, 2017 More From McCovey Chronicles What are the Giants options if Michael Conforto hits the IL? 5/31 Gamethread: Giants vs. Pirates Minor League round up, May 30 Wednesday BP: Injury updates Giants walk 7 times, get 5 hits, lose to Pirates 2-1 5/30 Gamethread: Giants vs. Pirates