Home runs by Bryce Eldridge, Christian Koss lead Giants past Cardinals 2-1

Bryce Eldridge hit a solo home run in the first inning, extending his on-base streak to 17 games, while Christian Koss added another homer in the second, leading the San Francisco Giants to a 2-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals. Giants pitcher Landen Roupp delivered six scoreless innings, allowing just two hits and escaping a bases-loaded situation in the third. Joel Kuhnel secured the win with his seventh save, despite allowing an RBI single in the ninth. The Giants have now won three consecutive games with Roupp on the mound. Cardinals pitcher Quinn Mathews gave up both home runs in his sixth career start. The Giants’ victory marked their first series win against the Cardinals since June 2023. The teams will meet again next week in St. Louis. QUESTION: How might a player’s performance streak, like Bryce Eldridge’s on-base streak, impact their confidence and team dynamics?