By Jeremy Kahn

SAN FRANCISCO-After seeing what Madison Bumgarner did in the opener of the three-game series, Matt Cain attempted to duplicate the feat; however it was not meant to be.

Troy Tulowitzki drove in the only run of the game with a sacrifice fly to right field in the top of the fourth inning, as the Colorado Rockies defeated the San Francisco Giants 1-0 before a sellout crowd of 41,917, the 251st consecutive sellout at AT&T Park.

Depsite the loss, Matt Cain went a strong seven innings, allowing just that one run, scattering four hits, walking three and striking out eight.

Hunter Pence and Pablo Sandoval and Brandon Crawford picked up the only three hits for the Giants, as the Rockies were able to shut down the Giants offense.

The first real rally for the Giants came in the bottom of the fourth inning, as Sandoval doubled, Buster Posey then walked; however Michael Morse grounded into a double play and then Hector Sanchez struck out to end the inning.

Crawford doubled with one out in the bottom of the eighth inning, Brandon Hicks came off the bench to pinch hit for Jean Machi and walked against Rex Brothers.

After a fly out by Angel Pagan, Pence walked to load the bases and then Sandoval came to the plate with a chance to give the Giants the lead; however he struck out on a ball in the dirt to end the inning and the threat.

Brett Anderson started the game for the Rockies, but was forced to leave the game after just three innings due to a contusion on his left index finger.

Anderson gave up just one hit, walking one and striking out two.

Tommy Kahnle, Matt Belisle, Adam Ottavino, Rex Brothers and LaTroy Hawkins combined to allow two hits, walking two and striking out five in relief of the injured Anderson.

Hawkins picked up his second save of the season, as he was able to retire the Giants in order in the bottom of the ninth inning.