Jonathan Sanchez did not have his best stuff today, but the Giants were able to squeeze out a comeback win against Colorado to win the series. Two runs in the sixth and seventh innings helped the Giants take the lead and were able to hold on for a 3-2 win.
After scoring a run in the second inning, Sanchez had a small lead to work with, but gave up the only two Rockies runs of the game in the fifth inning. Merkin Valdez earned his first Major League win in relief when he came in and retired four straight Rox. The entire bullpen was sharp, and did not allow a hit; Tyler Walker pitched the eighth, and Brian Wilson earned his ninth save of the season.
Offensively, the Giants scored just enough to win once again. Centerfielder Aaron Rowand leadoff the second inning with a homerun off Rockies starter Ubaldo Jimenez to give the Giants an early 1-0 lead. Leftfielder Fred Lewis tied the game in the sixth inning when he reached base on a walk, advanced to second on a groundout, and then scored on Randy Winn’s single. What would end up being the winning run was scored by third baseman Jose Castillo on another leadoff shot in the seventh inning to put the Giants up 3-2. Defensively, San Francisco made three errors, none of which were costly though.
The Giants will have a well deserved off day tomorrow, which will likely be used to travel to Philadelphia. They will start a weekend series with the Phillies on Friday. Rookie Pat Misch is scheduled to start the first game against Kyle Kendrick.
