The series against Philadelphia has been a close one, all three games were decided by a run. After winning the second game of the series 3-2 in ten innings, the Giants dropped the series finale 5-6.
Tim Lincecum did not have his best stuff today. He lasted six innings, and gave up four runs (none of them were earned). Vinnie Chulk pitched an inning and two-thirds out of the bullpen, and allowed one costly hit, a solo shot to Phillies catcher Carlos Ruiz that tied up the game. Keiichi Yabu gave up the game with help from an error in the ninth inning, just one out from putting the game into extras again.
Rich Aurilia and Jose Castillo were the Giants offense today. all five runs were driven in off their bats. Castillo went two-for-four with a triple and a single. Aurilia was three-for-three and reached base on a walk, he hit a two-run homer and two doubles. The Phillies were out hit, but three errors by the Giants allowed them to win the game.
The Giants will have Monday off, but begin a series at Pittsburgh on Tuesday. Jonathan Sanchez will start the first game, and will be opposed by Zach Duke. Game one will start at 4:05 p.m.
