A Little League Homerun Just Helped the Giants Walk Off the Rangers!

The San Francisco Giants snatched a thrilling victory from the Texas Rangers on April 27, 2025, at Oracle Park, and Bleacher Report captured the wild ending on X with a post that had baseball fans buzzing.

The decisive moment came in the bottom of the ninth inning with the score tied at 2-2. Giants outfielder Heliot Ramos stepped to the plate with one out and the game on the line. He hit a sharp grounder to Rangers third baseman Josh Jung, who fielded it cleanly but threw wide of first base, where first baseman Nathaniel Lowe couldn’t corral the ball. The errant throw rolled toward the right-field corner, and as Rangers right fielder Jake Burger chased it down, his attempt to throw to third baseman Ezequiel Duran sailed high, allowing Ramos to round the bases and slide home safely for an inside-the-park walk-off home run. Remarkably, the ball never left the infield dirt, making it a “Little League homer” that ESPN’s recap described as a play fueled by “two Texas errors.” It marked the first inside-the-park walk-off home run in MLB since Trayce Thompson’s for the Dodgers on April 2, 2023, according to MLB.com’s Sarah Langs.

Ramos’ speed and heads-up baserunning turned a potential double play into a game-winner. The 25-year-old, who’s hitting .279 with 8 homers and a .791 OPS through April 27, 2025, has been a breakout star for the Giants this season, posting a 2.8 WAR (per Baseball-Reference) and anchoring their outfield alongside Jung Hoo Lee. The Giants, now 16-12 and third in the NL West, have won 8 of their last 10 games, including this series win over the Rangers, who fell to 14-14. Earlier in the game, Marcus Semien gave Texas a 2-0 lead with a two-run single in the first, but the Giants clawed back with a bases-loaded walk to Wilmer Flores in the bottom half and a game-tying RBI single from Christian Koss in the fourth—Koss’ first career RBI, as noted by CBS Sports.

The Rangers’ bullpen, which had been solid all series, faltered at the worst moment. Reliever Luke Jackson (0-3) took the loss after the errant throw, while the Giants’ bullpen held firm, with Camilo Doval pitching a scoreless ninth to set up the dramatic finish. Texas manager Bruce Bochy told The Dallas Morning News post-game, “We had that game in our hands, but those errors in the ninth killed us. You can’t give a team like the Giants extra outs.” San Francisco’s defense, which ranks 9th in MLB with a .987 fielding percentage in 2025, stood in stark contrast to the Rangers’ miscues, as Texas’ 23rd-ranked defense (.982 fielding percentage) cost them dearly.

The win capped a strong April for San Francisco, who are off on April 28 before heading to San Diego for a two-game set starting April 29, with Logan Webb (3-1, 1.98 ERA) slated to start. The Rangers, meanwhile, return to Arlington for a four-game series against the Athletics, with Patrick Corbin (2-0, 3.77 ERA) taking the mound on April 28.

For the Giants, this victory was more than just a series win—it was a statement of their resilience and ability to capitalize on opponents’ mistakes. As they chase the Padres (18-10) in the NL West, Ramos’ hustle could be the spark that propels San Francisco deeper into the postseason conversation. For Rangers fans, it’s a bitter reminder that in baseball, a single play—even one that never leaves the infield—can change everything.