The torpedo bat became the talk of baseball after the New York Yankees hit 15 home runs — including nine on Saturday — over three games against the Milwaukee Brewers. The bats, true to the name, feature a torpedo-like shape and are custom-made, designed to ensure the densest part of the bat is where a hitter makes the most contact.

Ramos broke out in his first full season with the San Francisco Giants last year, batting .269/.322/.469 with 22 home runs and 72 RBI in 121 games. He was an All-Star for the first time, proving he belonged in the Major Leagues after playing just 34 games in his first two seasons combined.

The San Francisco Giants opened up a three-game series with the Houston Astros Monday night. On the back of their starter, the Giants were able to win the game 7-2. The starting pitcher for the game was Jordan Hicks. He was the 105th pick in the 2015 MLB draft out of high school in Houston.

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The San Francisco Giants enjoyed a nice start to the season with a series victory over the Cincinnati Reds on the road in which they took two out of three.

The Reds will be playing their first game under new manager Terry Francona, who led the Red Sox to World Series titles in 2004 and 2007. In the Bay Area, tune in to NBC Sports Bay Area with a cable subscription or access through other providers such as FuboTV, YouTube TV, Hulu and DirectTV Stream.

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The San Francisco Giants came from behind to win on Opening Day, with the players going berserk while celebrating Wilmer Flores' game-winning homer.