Schmitt's Hot Streak: Giants' Spark Needed

0:00San Francisco Giants kicking off the 2026 season on a sour note, barely into April and already searching for a spark. Fans got one clear call, start Casey Schmidt at third base. This 27-year-old got drafted by the Giants in the second round, back in 2020, debuted mid-2023 and has been a solid. Back up hitter with a 235 average, 25 homers, and 93 RBI's over 736 ad-bats. Lately, Schmidt's been on fire despite the team's slump, batting 313 with two homers, seven RBI's, and an 878 OPS. That hot streak has folks noticing, especially as the offense struggles to get going early this year. Fans and B-writers are all in, pushing hard for him to crack the everyday lineup. One Giants insider even pointed out Schmidt thrives with steady ad-bats and his bat can't sit on the bench right now. Managers eyeing a shake-up after Monday's off day was Schmidt proving he belongs in the mix. Giants open a three-game set against the Dodgers tonight at 6.35pm, so watch close to see if Schmidt gets that starting nod and lights a.

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