Day Around the Bay Giants Pitcher Demoted to Minors After Nightmarish Monday Night Outing

The San Francisco Giants have demoted pitcher Hayden Birdsong to the minor leagues after a nightmarish performance against the Atlanta Braves, where he allowed five runs without recording an out in the first inning. Birdsong's outing included four walks and a hit-by-pitch, with only six of his 25 pitches landing as strikes. This move to the Sacramento River Cats comes as the Giants seek to improve their pitching staff amid a challenging season. In a lighter note, Grass Lands will return to the Outside Lands festival next month, celebrating the intersection of music and cannabis culture. Legal marijuana sales will also take place at Golden Gate Park during the upcoming Dead and Company shows, illustrating a shift in local attitudes toward cannabis.

The Inner Sunset dispensary Solful plans to sell Garcia Hand Picked cannabis at their booth, honoring the legacy of Jerry Garcia. This event signifies the growing acceptance of cannabis in public spaces and events in the Bay Area. As local sports and recreational cannabis continue to intertwine, the community's response remains positive, reflecting changing social norms.