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That hurts. All of the runs scored in the first. Matthews retired two of the first three batters in the inning, but he was pulled after allowing four singles and two walks and all three inherited runners scored after he left. Matthews did well after that, retiring nine of 11 batters from the second through the fourth. He gave up just three hard-hit balls in the contest. Matthews’ velocity today was down about one mph from his previous official spring start, so he might be in something of a dead-arm phase. He’s in quite a fight for a rotation spot now that Mick Abel is off to such a strong start. The Twins could keep both, but that would mean sending Taj Bradley to the pen or the minors.

It was just poor luck for the Giants that they never had the guys on base to employ their huge advantage over the rest of the league in situational hitting. Fried’s velocity crept back up some tonight; he averaged 95.4 mph with his fastball in the first two innings and 94.6 mph overall, up from 94.0 mph last time out. This is actually the first time ever that Fried has earned a win in his first outing of the season. Last year, the Yankees won 20-9 in his debut, but Fried gave up six runs — two earned — and was pulled one out shy of qualifying for the win. In 2024 with Atlanta, he didn’t even make it out of the first inning while facing the Phillies. Fried will pitch in Seattle next time out.

It’s the first time since July 10, 2024 against the Blue Jays that Webb has given up seven runs in a game. Five came in the second, when Webb gave up five hits and hit a batter. The remaining two, including the unearned run, came after three straight singles in the fifth. Webb struck out seven, so that wasn’t an issue. He just got beaten by a good offense, and while it didn’t have a huge effect tonight, it doesn’t help that he has a subpar defense behind him; Webb finished with a .346 BABIP last year and though the Giants have since upgraded in the outfield, that might not make as much difference to Webb as their downgrade at second base. Webb will face the Padres next time out.

Grisham was a little bit shaken up on the triple, not because he was hit by the throw, even though he was, but because he dove into the foot that Matt Chapman had planted in front of third base even though he didn’t have the ball. Fortunately, he was able to remain in the game.

He saw Logan Webb pitching and thought it was still the World Baseball Classic? Judge went without a four-strikeout game last year, though this is the 15th of his career. Three of those were five-strikeout games. Judge was the only member of the Yankees lineup to go hitless in the 7-0 win tonight.

Alcántara was in Nationals camp as a non-roster invitee this spring. The 29-year-old journeyman infielder got into one contest for the Diamondbacks last year, his first big-league stint since 2022. He should be able to latch on somewhere as organizational depth at the Triple-A level.

Jackson remains with Minnesota as emergency catching depth behind Ryan Jeffers and Victor Caratini. The 30-year-old backstop has gotten into 161 games between six different organizations since 2019.

Thompson remains with the Rockies as organizational relief depth after being claimed off waivers from the Reds back in January. The 31-year-old veteran reliever holds a serviceable 3.64 ERA — 4.58 xERA — across 227 1/3 innings in the majors since 2021.

Rodgers has been cut loose after undergoing right shoulder surgery earlier this month, extinguishing his chances of making Boston’s season-opening roster. The 29-year-old second baseman is facing an extended absence but could wind up finding another opportunity somewhere else on a minor league deal.

Knizner will head out to the open market after the Mariners decided to roll with veteran Mitch Garver as Cal Raleigh’s primary caddy this spring. The 31-year-old backstop got into 33 games for the Giants last year. He should be able to latch on somewhere as emergency catching depth.

Kirby put together a phenomenal spring, flashing an uptick in velocity, and will get the ball after Logan Gilbert takes his turn on Opening Day at T-Mobile Park. He’ll be followed by Bryan Woo and Emerson Hancock over the weekend before Luis Castillo makes his season debut against the Yankees on Monday.