Chris Stratton #34 of the San Francisco Giants pitches during the third inning of a game against the San Diego Padres at PETCO Park on April 12, 2018 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

On the Giants podcast with Michael:

#1 It wasn’t quite a nail-biter as Giants starter Chris Stratton lost his no hit bid early in the ball game the third inning to pitcher and pinch-hitter Clayton Richard on a base hit, but Stratton didn’t allow another hit over the seven total innings. He pitched in the Giants’ 7-0 win at Petco Park in San Diego on Thursday night.

#2 Stratton surrendered only three walks and threw for four strikeouts. He’s one of the key pitchers that have help San Francisco improve not only their rotation, but kept the club in their games.

#3 Giants manager Bruce Bochy said that Stratton looks to have worked his way to the No. 1 position in the rotation.

#4 The Giants start Ty Blach tonight at Petco Park. who had a good outing. Michael takes a look at his body of work going into tonight’s game.

Michael does the Giants podcast each Friday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com