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San Francisco’s 19 Hits Push Past Milwaukee 15-1

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San Francisco Giants’ Michael Conforto hits a broken bat single during the sixth inning against the Milwaukee at American Family Ballpark in Milwaukee on Fri May 26, 2023 (AP News photo)

San Francisco’s 19 Hits Push Past Milwaukee 15-1

By Barbara Mason

Friday evening the San Francisco Giants (26-25) took on the Milwaukee Brewers (27-24) in game two of their four game series and it was a laugher as the Giants clobbered the Brewers 15-1. The Giants won the first game of the series Thursday in a 5-0 shut-out.

Michael Conforto was outstanding in that game going 4 for 4 which also included a home run. Along with Conforto San Francisco pitching combined on a four-hitter for the win. Six Giant pitchers saw action in that game.

Friday game recap: The Brewers drew first blood in the opening inning. Former Giant Darin Ruf scored to give the Brewers a 1-0 lead. The Brewers had the bases loaded with no outs in the first inning but only came away with the one run.

The Giants had the answer in the second inning. Mitch Haniger who has struggled lately had no trouble at all hitting a home run with Michael Conforto on base and San Francisco took a 2-1 lead. Patrick Bailey knocked a single to center and Mike Yastrzemski scored from second to extend the Giants lead 3-1.

San Francisco had an amazing third inning scoring seven runs. During that inning Willy Adames was hit in the dugout by a line drive and play was halted while he was being tended to and taken back to the clubhouse. He was taken to a local hospital for further testing. The Brewers were visibly shaken after the hit which appeared to possibly be a very serious injury. When play commenced, the Giants had an amazing inning while the Brewers completely fell apart.

It was a wild third inning for the Giants. J.D. Davis doubled and Blake Sabol scored followed by a second double from Mitch Haniger driving Michael Conforto and Davis home for a 6-1 lead. Patrick Bailey had an infield single and Haniger scored and there was no stopping San Francisco. The Giants finished off the third inning with a three run home run from Brett Wisely going ahead 10-1. Freddy Peralta was relieved by Elvis Peguero in the third inning for Milwaukee.

San Francisco took a couple of innings off but struck again in the sixth inning. Michael Conforto singled J.D. Davis home as San Francisco continued to pile on the runs. The Giants would finish off the inning with a single from Casey Schmitt driving Conforto home. San Francisco had 14 hits through six innings in this 12-1 pounding.

In the seventh inning J.D. Davis hit a two run bomb after already knocking a couple of doubles in this game. The Giants had extended their lead to 14-1.

There were more hits and another run for the Giants in the eighth inning. Patrick Bailey had his fourth hit of the evening with a third RBI and San Francisco led 15-1.

San Francisco pitcher Alex Wood did a great job in this game and then some. He went 5.2 innings allowing three hits and one run with 5 strikeouts.

Saturday afternoon the Giants will take on the Brewers in game three of this series looking to make it three in a row. Logan Webb 3-5 record will take the mound for the Giants with a 2.91 ERA. Corbin Burnes will be on the hill for the Brewers with a 4-4 W-L record and a 3.97 ERA. First pitch is scheduled for 1:10 PM.

Giants use six pitchers to shut out Brewers 5-0

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San Francisco Giants’ Michael Conforto hits a single during the fourth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field in Milwaukee on Thu May 25, 2023 (AP News photo)

Giants use six pitchers to shut out Brewers 5-0

By Barbara Mason

After winning a series this week over the Minnesota Twins, the San Francisco Giants (25-25) traveled to Milwaukee to take on the Brewers (27-23). The Brewers are currently in first place in the NL Central. Wednesday the Giants took a beating at the hands of the Twins 7-1 after winning the first two games of the series.

After the beat-down in game three of the series in Minnesota, the Giants came right back and used pitcher Scott Alexander as an opener in the first of six pitchers to shutout the Brewers on Thursday night 5-0 to get back on track in Milwaukee.

Thursday night game recap: This game was scoreless through the first four innings. In the fifth inning the Giants got up on the board 1-0 when LaMonte Wade Jr. singled Casey Schmitt home from second base. This game had turned into a pitchers duel with only the one run on the board going into the eighth inning.

San Francisco turned this game around in their favor in the eighth inning. Michael Conforto got the inning going with a solo homer to give the Giants a 2-0 lead. Schmitt doubled in the inning and drove runners Blake Sabol and Mike Yastrzemski home and the Giants had a 4-0 lead going.

They would score one more time in the inning. Patrick Bailey doubled with Schmitt on base scoring his second run of the game. The Giants had a solid 5-0 lead going into the ninth inning. Unlike yesterday’s game, San Francisco was leaving few runners stranded in this one. They had 11 hits through nine innings to the Brewers four.

San Francisco closer John Brebbia took this game home for the Giants. The final was 5-0 in the shut out, their fourth of the season. The Giants sent six pitchers in this game with great success. Another key in this win was scoring latě in the game. San Francisco totally dominated Milwaukee in this first game of the four game series.

This was a solid win for San Francisco with great pitching, great offense and defense. Conforto was 4 for 4 in the game and was a huge part of this win. His game has continued to improve with each game after struggling to start the season.

Over the last ten games the San Francisco bullpen has continued to get better and better with each game. The team can now lean on these pitchers with a lot of confidence.

The Giants will take the field Friday in game two of this series with first pitch at 5:10 PM. Alex Wood (0-0 ERA 4.00) will take the mount for the Giants. Freddy Peralta (5-3 ERA 4.15) will be on the hill for the Brewers.

San Francisco Giants podcast with Michael Duca: Giants can’t get the sweep in Minnesota; Open up 4 game series in Milwaukee tonight

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San Francisco Giants pitcher Scott Alexander seen dealing will start tonight against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Park in Milwaukee tonight Thu May 25, 2023 (file photo McCovey Chronicles)

On the San Francisco Giants podcast with Michael Duca;

#1 Edouard Julien was the leadoff hitter for the Minnesota Twins hit a home run, two RBIs, and scored twice helped the Twins in their six run win 7-1 over the San Francisco Giants.

#2 The Twins ended their three game losing streak and starter Joe Ryan giving up six hits and striking out four hitters, allowed one run in six innings. Talk about how Ryan had the Giants off balance and his control was on.

#3 Ryan also is doing well in the decisions department the win was his seventh win in eight games. Ryan had the help from four relief pitchers.

#4 The Giants also left 15 runners on the bases and just couldn’t move the runners over going two for 16 with runners in scoring position.

#5 The Giants will get after it again as they face the Milwaukee Brewers at America Family Field. The Giants will send left hander Scott Alexander (4-0 ERA 4.42) to start the Brewers have not announced a starter for Thursday night as of yet.

#5 Buster Posey is being inducted into the Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame tonight and no doubt he’ll be on the Baseball Hall of Fame ballot as well. Three time World Series Champion catcher with a lifetime .302 average.

Join Michael for the Giants podcasts each Thursday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

San FranciscoTorched by Twins 7-1

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San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Anthony DeSclafani (26) throws during the first inning against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field in Minneapolis on Wed May 24, 2023 (AP News photo)

San Francisco Torched by Twins 7-1

By Barbara Mason

Wednesday afternoon, the San Francisco Giants (24-25) were looking to sweep the division leading Minnesota Twins (26-24). As this game went on it became very clear that the Twins had a far different mindset and prevented themselves from getting swept coming up with a six run 7-1 win at Target Field in Minneapolis.

San Francisco had to come from behind Tuesday to take game two winning it 4-3. Anthony Desclafani took the mound for the Giants in Wednesday’s game. DeScalfani took the loss dropping his record to a 3-4 and raised his ERA to 3.43. San Francisco wanted to continue building on the three game winning streak they but the Twins were taking their hacks on DeScalfani and the Giants. Joe Ryan who was on the hill for the Twins improved his record to 7-1 W-L and lowered his ERA to 2.21.

Wednesday game recap: The Twins got on top of the Giants from the first inning and they did not take their foot off the pedal for the rest of the game.

Minnesota took a 1-0 lead in the first inning when Edouard Julien hit a home run. San Francisco was able to tie up the game 1-1 when Casey Schmitt singled Mike Yastrzemski home in the second inning but that was all that the Giants could muster through the rest of the game.

The Twins scored a couple more runs in the second inning to lead 3-1. Minnesota added two more runs in the third inning and the Twins were on a roll leading 5-1. Scoring another run in the fourth inning and the sixth as well gave the Twins a 7-1 lead.

The Giants had an awful game with some ugly errors. Brandon Crawford had a fielding error in the third inning which advanced the runner. In the same inning Brett Wisely missed a line drive that flew between his legs and this game had an ominous tone from the start.

The Giants had a real opportunity in the sixth inning loading the bases with no outs. They could have at the very least cut the deficit by a few runs but came up completely empty. This was the straw that broke the proverbial camel’s back. San Francisco had three innings to get something going in this game and it just didn’t happen. It was all Twins in this one even though the Giants had more hits than Minnesota 10-7. The Twins took the Giants by six runs.

The Giants scored on a single in the second inning but it was no match to the two homers, the double, a sacrifice, and a couple of steals from the Twins. Those awful errors were the icing on the cake although the Twins had a few errors of their own; it just didn’t hurt them to the extent that it did San Francisco.

Thursday the Giants will travel to Milwaukee for a four game series against a very good Brewers team (27-22). The Brewers are first in the NL Central division and so this will challenge the Giants who will be looking to get back on track in this series. Left hand starter Scott Alexander (4-0 ERA 4.42) will take the mound for San Francisco Thursday. Right now assignment on the hill for the Brewers is undecided. First pitch is scheduled for 4:40 PM.

San Francisco Comes From Behind To Beat Twins 4-3

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San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Alex Cobb winds up to deliver during the second inning against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field in Minneapolis on Tue May 23, 2023 (AP News photo)

By Barbara Mason

After beating the Minnesota Twins (25-24) 4-1 in game one of their series on Monday night, the San Francisco Giants (24-24) picked up their second win Tuesday defeating the Twins 4-3 to reach the five hundred mark on their 2023 season.

San Francisco came from behind to beat the Twins. The Giants faced Twins pitcher Sonny Gray who had been throwing lights out, having the best ERA in the league. Gray pitched five innings, giving up six hits and two runs. The Giants had a good one on the mound as well in Alex Cobb who went seven innings, six hits and three runs.

Much as the Giants opened Tuesday’s game in the first inning; the Twins got an early lead to start the game. Byron Buxton hit a home run with Donovan Solano on base taking a 2-0 lead.

The Giants will have their work cut out for them. Gray has numerous options and what is even more concerning is that he had command of all of them. He has not allowed a home run so far this year.

For the second inning in a row, the Giants had two runners on base with two outs. Much as it played out in the third inning, the Giants left two runners stranded in the fourth inning. They had two golden opportunities in both innings but came up empty.

In the fifth inning, Cobb would get burned for a second time with a pitch similar to the one that hurt him in the first inning. He threw a splitter that sailed out of the park off the bat of Michael Taylor. The solo shot gave the Twins a 3-0 lead going into the sixth inning.

In the sixth inning the Giants loaded the bases and knocked Gray out of the game, Jovani Moran would relieve Gray followed by another relief pitcher Brock Stewart and the Twins were in all kinds of trouble. They walked two runners home before the inning was over the Giants had cut into their lead 3-2.

Michael Conforto would break the game wide open with a two-run home run in the seventh inning. Thairo Estrada scored from second base and the Giants now held a 4-3 lead.

Scott Alexander would relieve Cobb in the eighth inning. Cobb had a terrific game going seven innings finishing with eight strikeouts. San Francisco had climbed back to the five hundred mark for the season.

Wednesday’s game three will feature an early first pitch at 10:10 AM. The Giants will send Anthony Desclafani to the mound while the Twins will assign Joe Ryan. Ryan has a 6-1 W-L record and a 2.25 ERA. Desclafani has some good stats as well with a 3-3 W-L record and a 3.09 ERA.

Giants Start Minnesota Series with 4-1 win

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San Francisco Giants’ LaMonte Wade Jr. rounds third base and scores against the Minnesota Twins on a J.D. Davis double in the first inning at Target Field in Minneapolis on Mon May 22, 2023 (AP News photo)

Giants Start Minnesota Series With a Win 4-1

By Barbara Mason

After falling beneath the five hundred mark in early May, the San Francisco Giants (23-24) have been turning things around lately. While they struggled against Arizona losing three of four games they did go on to sweep the Phillies. They most recently won a series against the Marlins and Monday they traveled to Minnesota (25-23) to open a three game series against the Twins at Target Field and came away with a three run 4-1 win.

John Brebbia took the mound for San Francisco and Bailey Ober was on the hill for Minnesota.

San Francisco jumped all over the Twins in the first inning. J.D. Davis got the inning going with a double and Lamonte Wade Jr. scored for the early 1-0 lead. Michael Conforto finished off the inning in Giants style hitting a home run driving in Mike Yastrzemski and J.D. Davis giving San Francisco a 4-0 lead.

Sean Manaea took over on the mound in the second inning. Manaea did allow a couple of walks and a couple of singles but generally kept it quiet for Minnesota as the Giants continued to hang onto the 4-0 lead going into the fifth inning. Going into the bottom of the fifth inning Manaea was already working on 73 pitches.

He had struck out eight through four innings. The Twins made some noise in the 5th inning with runners on second and third with two outs. Tristan Beck came in to relieve Manaea and get the Giants out of the inning unscathed. Beck did get the dangerous Byron Buxton out and it was on to the sixth inning.

The Twins would walk the first two at bats in the sixth. Emilio Pagan relieved Bailey Ober who went five innings. Minnesota followed those two walks with two strikeouts and a fly out to keep the Giants from advancing the score which still remained at 4-0.

The Twins would finally get up on the scoreboard in the eighth inning. Kyle Garlick hit a solo home run to left center and the score was 4-1.

The Giants left a runner stranded on second in the top of the ninth inning and San Francisco was three outs away from their first win of this series.

This was a well-pitched ball game for both teams. Sean Manaea had his best outing yet this season. The Giants got on the board early and were able to hold on for the win. San Francisco is now within one game of .500.

The Giants Alex Cobb will take the mound tomorrow in game two. Cobb has a 3-1 W-L record and a 1.94 ERA. For the Twins, a familiar name Sonny Gray who is having a nice season so far with a 4-0 W-L record and a 1.64 ERA. First pitch is scheduled for 4:40 PM.

Headline Sports podcast with Bruce Magowan: Bruce talks Vida Blue memories, Giants, A’s and Warriors updates

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Former San Francisco pitcher Vida Blue is one of the subjects of Bruce Magowan’s podcast heard on http://www.sportsradioservice.com (photo from TV 45 Baltimore)

On the Headline Sports podcast with Bruce Magowan:

#1 Bruce, got to catch up with us and talk about his memories on covering former Oakland A’s and San Francisco Giant pitcher Vida Blue and his days of working with Vida on local radio.

#2 The Giants needing a star powered player as Giants after failing to sign big star names such as Carlos Correa, Carlos Rodon, and Aaron Judge for various reasons the Giants will remain a .500 team this season.

#3 The Oakland A’s changing locations for building their new ballpark and how they will get their ballpark financed in Las Vegas has been like Groundhog Day.

#4 Bruce, also takes a look at the futures of the Golden State Warriors general manager Bob Myers and Warriors guard Draymond Green and will they return next season?

Bruce Magowan does Headline Sports Commentary during most San Francisco Giants Sunday home games during the 2023 MLB season at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Giants three run sixth inning rally beats Marlins 4-3 at Oracle

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San Francisco Giants’ LaMonte Wade Jr., right, celebrates with Michael Conforto after scoring against the Miami Marlins on J.D. Davis’ sacrifice fly during the sixth inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Friday, May 19, 2023. (AP News photo)

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Time: 2:24

Attendance: 30,673

Friday, May 19, 2023

By Lewis Rubman

SAN FRANCISCO–Before tonight’s game against the Miami Marlins began, the Giants announced a bunch of roster moves. They selected two players from their AAA Sacramento River Cats farm team, the widely heralded catcher Patrick Bailey and right handed pitcher Ryan Walker.

They also recalled Héliot Ramos from the River Cats, but only to put him on the 60 day injured list. Joey Bart also went on the IL, for 10 days, retroactive to yesterday, and last Wednesday’s starting pitcher, Ross Stripling joined him on the list, for 15 days, also retroactive to yesterday, the 18th. Outfielder Cal Stevenson was designated for assignment.

When the game ended, San Francisco had extended it winnning streak to four, squeaking past the Marlin, 4-3.

The Giants’ starter, Anthony DeScalfani (3-3,3.06 at game time), is no stranger to roster moves. He spent his first big league season with the fish, for whom he went 2-2, 6.27 in 2014. After that, he spent five years with Cincinnati, before coming to San Francisco for the miraculous 2021 season, when he went 13-7, 3.17. His lifetime record in the show was 53-51, 4.06 when he took the mound.

DeScalfani’s opposite number for the Marlins also has had his ups and downs. Sandy Alcántara began last year poorly but ended up winning the Cy Young Award for the National League. He came to town at 1-4, 4.91 for ’23. Lifetime he was 35-47, 3.23; 1-2, 2.43 against the Giants.

The Giants couldn’t get a hit off Alcántara for 3-2/3 frames, when Michael Conforto hit a weak ground to third for a single. Mitch Haniger promptly followed with a line drive that landed at the foot of the National Car rental sign in left center. for a double that brought Conforto home in a close play at the plate. The inning ended with the Giants up, 1-0, because, although DeScalfani had yielded a pair of hits, both the Luis Arraez, he hadn’t let any runner to advance beyond third.

Arraez made it 3 for 3 with double to left that sent Jorge Soler, who had led off the top of the sixth with a walk, to third . Bryan DeLa Cruz sent a dull line drive that split the distance between Yastrzemski in center and Comforto in right, for a two bagger that brought in both runners, put Miami ahead, 2-1, and drove DeScalfani from the mound, replaced by Scott Alexander.

Alexander walked Joey Peyton. Burdick flew out to the warning track in right, advancing both runners 90 feet. He escaped the inning by getting Jacob Stallings to ground out to Crawford.

De Scalfani had lasted 5-1/3 innings and surrendered five hits and two walks. Both. of the. runs he allowed were earned; one was posthumous. He threw 84 pitches, 55 for strikes, while his ERA creeped up almost imperceptibly to 3.09. He escaped with a no decision.

The Giants responded in their half of the sixth with a walk to Wade. Estrada then hit a grounder back to Alcántara. Not only did the Giants’ second sacker beat the throw to first, but he advanced to second–and Wade to third–when Alcántara’s wild throw got past first baseman Garrett Cooper.

Sacrifice flies by Davis and Conforto put the home team ahead, 3-2. Yastrzemski drew a walk, and Casey Schmitt drove Alcántara’s 100th offering just out of Wendle’s reach at short and into left field for an RBI single. And so ended Alacántara’s night. After 5-2/3 innings, he had yielded four runs, all earned, on five hits and three walks. He struck out five. 34% of his pitches were balls. He was tagged with the loss, giving him a record of 1-5, 5.05.

Southpaw Andrew Nardi came in from the bullpen to reieve Alcántara and fanned Wilmer Flores, who pinch hit for Sabol, to halt the Giants’ attack.

Patrick Baily made his big league debut, replacing Flores in the top of the seventh. HIs battery mate was John Brebbia. Bryan Heoing replaced Nardi on the mound for Miami with no one on and two out in the bottom of the seventh.

Taylor Rogers (the left handed brother) had the top of the eighth all but sewn up, but De La Cruz drove a two out, 3-2 sweeper into the left center field bleachers for fifth home run of the season, shortening San Francisco’s lead to 4-3. His submarining right handed brother, Tyler ,relieved him and pitched to pinch hitter Jon Berti, who popped out to second.

Once more there was a brouhaha over a ball call. This time it was on Davis’s lead off walk in the bottom of the eighth when catcher Jacob Stallings requested time and home plate ump Marvin Hudson didn’t grant it, although he made some sort of gesture. The argument ended in the ejection of Stallings and Miami skipper, Skip Schumaker.

Tyler Rogers remained in the game to pitch the top of the ninth. He put the fish down in. order, earning his second save of the year in the process.

Scott Alexander got the win. He’s now 4-0, 4.96.

At 1:05 tomorrow, Saturday afternoon, Braxton Garrett (1-2, 5.20) will face the Giants for Miami. Logan Webb (3-5, 3.20) will toe the rubber for San Francisco.

Giants Gear Up For Three Game Series with Miami Friday night at Oracle

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San Francisco Giants catcher Joey Bart, left, congratulates pitcher Camilo Doval after the team’s 7-4 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Wed May 17, 2023 at Oracle Park in San Francisco (AP News photo)

By Barbara Mason

Thursday the San Francisco Giants (20-23) got a well-deserved day off. They are coming off a sweep of the Phillies, their first of the season and they did it mostly without the long ball. Michael Conforto had a home run in game one of the series but that was it for San Francisco. The lack of home runs did not hurt the Giants in this series proving that they can win without the long ball. They’re offense is firing on all cylinders right now.

The Giants will need that offense as they head into a three-game series with the Miami Marlins (23-21) at Oracle Park. The Giants had 31 hits in their last series; their offense has really come alive. They last played the Marlins in April winning 5-2 in 11 innings in the third game of the series after losing the first two games.. Both Conforto and Mike Yastrzemski hit home runs in the 11th inning of that third game.

The Giants offense will be tested by Miami this weekend. Luis Arraez is the big hitter for the Marlins with a .378 batting average. Sandy Alcantara will take the mound for Miami with a 4.91 ERA and a 1-4 win/loss record. San Francisco will send Anthony DeSclafani who comes in with a 3.06 ERA and a 3-3 win/loss record to open the series on Friday night.

The success of any team comes at the hands of their pitching and along with the offense that the Giants have been showing lately, they have what they need right now to do well in this series.

These two teams are fairly evenly matched with the Giants scoring more runs and home runs. The Marlins come into this game on a three-game winning streak. Both of these teams come into the game with a lot of confidence so it may well come down to pitching. The Marlins edge the Giants team batting average .250 to .244. and hits 359 to 356.

The Giant will be without Joc Pederson who is listed out with a right hand contusion on a 10-day IL.

This game will get underway Friday night at Oracle with first pitch scheduled for 7:15 PM.

San Francisco Giants podcast with Michael Duca: Giants coming off 3 game sweep of Phils host Marlins Friday night

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San Francisco Giants’ Wilmer Flores hits a two-run single during the eighth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Oracle Park in San Francisco on Wed May 18, 2023 (AP News photo)

On the Giants podcast with Michael:

#1 San Francisco Giants Thairo Estrada got the key in Wednesday’s game slugging a RBI single that broke a 4-4 deadlock between the Giants and Philadelphia Phillies at Oracle Park in San Francisco.

#2 Wilmer Flores and Casey Schmitt both had RBI hits for the Giants Blake Sabol and Brandon Crawford both had RBI hits as the Giants have pulled it together picking up their sixth straight win over the Phils.

#3 Michael, talk about Schmitt who been a been a big part of the offense and has been a big inspiration for the Giants in the last two weeks Schmitt has been on the team.

#4 The Giants also got help from JD Davis and Mitch Haniger in the eighth inning with pinch singles and yes the art of bunting is back as Joey Bart squared around with the bases loaded. Is the Giants recent success due to manager Gabe Kapler who just found a few tricks in his baseball bag?

#5 The Giants have the day off and open a three game series against the Miami Marlins Friday night at Oracle Park at 7:15 pm PT. Starting for the Marlins Sandy Alcantara (1-4 ERA 4.91) he’ll be opposed by the Giants Anthony DeScalfani (3-3 ERA 3.06).

Join Michael for the Giants podcasts each Thursday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com