Looking to build on a great road trip, the Giants were miserable starting the homestand against Florida last night. The team committed four errors, and only managed two hits, being shutout 6-0.
Kevin Correia allowed two quick runs, one in the first inning, and another in the second. He appeared to have settled down, but then defensive mistakes cost him in the fifth inning, and he left the game after just four and two-thirds innings pitched. In the fifth inning three more runs came across for Florida, one of which was earned. Alex Hinshaw took over for Correia and finished off the inning, he proceeded to pitch the sixth inning. The only hit he gave up was a solo shot to Jorge Cantu, giving Florida a 6-0 lead. He did however strikeout two batters in his inning and a third. Billy Sadler pitched two scoreless innings, and allowed just one hit and a walk. Tyler Walker got in the game in the ninth inning, and pitched a scoreless frame in which he allowed just one hit.
Giants hitters had a hard time dealing with Ricky Nolasco, who allowed just three baserunners. Emmanuel Burriss reached base on a walk, and Randy Winn had a single. The only other hit came in the ninth inning, a double by pinch-hitter Pablo Sandoval. The rookies in the lineup made four errors that cost the Giants two runs, two of the errors were fielding miscues by first baseman Travis Ishikawa. Burriss also made a fielding error. The fourth error was committed by third baseman Ryan Rohlinger, this time making a wild throw across the diamond. However, the Giants did somehow manage to turn three doubleplays.
Tonight Matt Cain will look to get the Giants back on track. Cain has been hot this second half of the season and if he can keep performing the way he has so far, the Marlins might be in trouble. Scott Olsen will pitch for Florida at 7:15 p.m.
