Following Wednesday’s 4-0 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers, Willy Adames did not shy away from accountability after a critical baserunning mistake erased one of the San Francisco Giants’ best scoring opportunities of the night.

Adames spoke candidly after the game, admitting the mistake came from trying to be aggressive on the bases while expecting the ball to fall for extra bases.

“I honestly thought it was going to be a double,” Adames said. “It was a mistake that can’t happen in the game.”

The play became one of the defining moments in an otherwise frustrating night offensively for San Francisco, which struggled to generate momentum against the Dodgers' pitching staff. Adames immediately took responsibility and described the mistake as one of the most disappointing moments he has experienced on the field.

“That mistake is probably one of the most ashamed I’ve felt,” Adames said. “It was my fault.”

Adames explained he realized something had gone wrong shortly after rounding third base when he heard the crowd reaction. Even with the costly outcome, the veteran infielder maintained there were no excuses for the mistake.

“I make sure I don’t make mistakes because that’s one part of the game we can control,” Adames said. “There’s no excuses for it.”

Despite the miscue, Adames rejected the idea that his aggressive style of play should change moving forward. He emphasized that his mentality remains centered on playing hard and competing every inning.

“I’ll do that every time,” Adames said when asked about continuing to play aggressively. “If not, then I’d make mistakes every two days. It’s just my fault.”

The Giants had limited opportunities throughout the night against the Dodgers, and Adames acknowledged the challenge of facing Shohei Ohtani, who is performing at a high level. He praised the opposing starter for consistently executing pitches and attacking hitters in multiple ways.

“Everybody’s been watching how he’s been pitching this year,” Adames said. “He’s executing pitches and attacking in different ways.”

As one of the veteran leaders in the Giants' clubhouse, Adames also addressed how he plans to respond moving forward. Rather than dwelling on the mistake, he said the focus shifts immediately toward bouncing back in the series finale.

“We’ve been playing good baseball lately,” Adames said. “We have to continue down that path and come back tomorrow with the right mentality.”

Don't miss out on our ROUNDTABLE community and the latest news!

It's completely free to join. Share your thoughts, engage with our Roundtable writers, and chat with fellow members.

Download the free Roundtable APP, and stay even more connected!