After being on a lengthy winning streak, the Giants offense looks to have run out of gas. Last night’s 7-2 loss to Colorado marked the second game in a row that Giants hitters have been able to produce just two runs.
Matt Palmer’s Major League stint was shortlived as he was quickly demoted following last night’s start. Palmer cruised through the first two innings, but then got knocked around in the third for four runs after the Giants were able to take a 1-0 lead in the second. His final line included five runs (four earned) on four hits, he also issued six walks in just four and a third innings pitched. Sergio Romo did a good job in relief, finishing off the fifth inning and pitching through the sixth allowing no baserunners. Jack Taschner attempted to pitch the seventh, but was able to record just one out after allowing two more runs to score on two hits and a walk. Keiichi Yabu relieved him and finished off the seventh inning, and took care of the eighth inning while allowing four hits. Tyler Walker pitched a perfect ninth inning, but by then the Giants were already down by five.
The offense was weak for the second straight night, collecting just five hits, three of which came off Rich Aurilia’s bat. Aurilia went three-for-four with a double and singles, he also scored both Giants runs. Randy Winn scored Aurilia in the second inning with a double, his only hit of the game. Aurilia scored the Giants second run in the fourth inning, it was unearned when Rockies first baseman Garrett Atkins missed a catch. Shortstop Ivan Ochoa had the other Giants hit, an unproductive single.
Tim Lincecum will be looking to salvage a win from this series and earn his fifteenth win of the season tonight at 7:15 p.m. Veteran Livan Hernandez will pitch for the Rockies.
