Scutaro, Posey Rally Giants Past D'backs 9-8 In 10th Inning
Marco Scutaro hit an RBI single in the 10th inning after Buster Posey's tying double in the ninth, and the Giants rallied to beat the Diamondbacks 9-8 on Monday.
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Marco Scutaro hit an RBI single in the 10th inning after Buster Posey's tying double in the ninth, and the Giants rallied to beat the Diamondbacks 9-8 on Monday.
Angel Pagan hit a tiebreaking RBI single in the ninth inning and the NL West-leading San Francisco Giants closed out a successful road trip with a 7-5 win over the Chicago Cubs on Sunday.
Tim Lincecum pitched four-hit ball into the seventh inning and Xavier Nady had a three-run double in his first game with the San Francisco Giants, who beat the Chicago Cubs 5-2 on Saturday.
Alfonso Soriano hit a two-run homer that landed on Waveland Avenue and Anthony Rizzo added a solo shot, helping Chris Volstad and the Chicago Cubs beat the weary San Francisco Giants 6-4 on Friday.
Hunter Pence hit a go-ahead two-run single in the seventh inning and the San Francisco Giants rallied again for an 8-4 win over the Houston Astros on Thursday night.
Hunter Pence hit a three-run homer and Joaquin Arias drove in two with a triple to help the San Francisco Giants to a 6-4 win over the Houston Astros on Wednesday night.
Pinch-hitter Hector Sanchez connected on the go-ahead RBI single in the ninth inning and the San Francisco Giants rallied for a 3-2 win over the Houston Astros on Tuesday night.
Mota has only thrown 10 2/3 innings with the Giants this season. He was suspended in May for testing positive for a banned substance. Because it was his second violation, Mota was suspended for 100 games.
The San Francisco Giants' homestand didn't end well, but they still hit the road with the NL West lead. Facing two of the worst teams in the major leagues during their trip could help the Giants keep that spot.
In the midst of a whirlwind of news impacting the San Francisco Giants the past few weeks, three things have become certain.
Tim Hudson suggested Jason Heyward should move to San Francisco. Then, after a pause: "But still play for us."
Jason Heyward hit a three-run homer and Mike Minor won for the first time in five starts as the Atlanta Braves beat the Giants 7-3 on Saturday, ending San Francisco's five-game winning streak.
Angel Pagan had a go-ahead triple among his four hits to help back Ryan Vogelsong's first victory in three starts, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Atlanta Braves 5-3 on Friday night for their fifth straight win.
Barry Zito took a three-hit shutout into the ninth inning, Hector Sanchez's two-run double highlighted a four-run fifth and the San Francisco Giants rolled past the Atlanta Braves 5-2 on Thursday night for their fourth straight win.
Fresh off a crucial sweep of the archival Los Angeles Dodgers, San Francisco now has a 2.5-game lead in the NL West. All that stands between them and a playoff berth is their ability to capitalize on the remaining series ahead.
