By Jeremy Kahn

AP photo: San Francisco Giants starter Johnny Cueto brought it against the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday night for Cueto’s first season victory

Making his San Francisco Giants debut, Johnny Cueto did not disappoint his teammates, the manager, the coaching staff, the front office and the fans.

Cueto pitched seven strong innings, as the Giants hung on to defeat the Milwaukee Brewers 2-1 at Miller Park.

The right-hander, who signed a six-year $130 contract with the Giants after helping the Kansas City Royals to their first World Championship in 30 years. Cueto gave up six hits and struck out four in his first start of the season.

Brandon Crawford came up big at the plate, and in the field, as he hit his first home run of the season to tie up the game in the top of the third inning and made a huge play in the field to save a run in the bottom of the third inning.

Joe Panik went 2-for-4, while Crawford also went 2-for-4.

Sergio Romo pitched a perfect eighth inning, before giving way to Santiago Casilla, who struck out two and picked up his first save of the season.