By Jeremy Kahn
After seeing their playoff lives falling away with each day, the San Francisco Giants finally got a win in the month of September.
Jake Peavy doubled twice, including a driving in a run in the top of the sixth inning, as the Giants put an end to their seven-game losing streak with a 7-3 victory over the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field.
Despite the victory, it came at a big cost, as Hector Sanchez left the game with a left ankle sprain and then Andrew Susac was placed on 60-day disabled list with a right thumb injury that will essentially end his season.
Not only are the Giants without their two backup catchers, but Brandon Belt was not available to play due to a stomach illness. Outfielder Nori Aoki is suffering from concussion-like symptoms and will head to Pittsburgh to see a specialist.
Peavy also hit a double in the top of the fifth inning, and scored a run in the two-run fifth inning for the Giants. It was the 12 multi-hit game for Peavy, and it was the first time he picked up two doubles in the same game.
Angel Pagan hit his first home run of the season in the top of the third inning, and Gregor Blanco added a home run in the top of the seventh inning.
In 5.2 innings of work, Peavy gave up three runs, scattered four hits and struck out five, as he raised his record to 5-6 on the season.
