Pence hit his tiebreaking double off Milwaukee starter Mike Fiers (5-9), who struck out five and gave up two runs in six-plus innings. He threw 91 pitches, 60 strikes. Lind played less than 95 games twice over the past three seasons in Toronto, which ultimately led to his departure despite his penchant for run production. The smallest of hints, perhaps: Manager Bruce Bochy lauded the play of backup catcher Hector Sanchez on Wednesday, and confidence in him could allow the front office to view Susac as more expendable.
“I looked at today as really a must-win”, Peavy said.
San Francisco scored three runs off reliever Will Smith to break it open.
Aoki, who missed 28 games after breaking his right fibula June 20, started in left and batted eighth. Looking on is third base umpire Tony Randazzo. We’ve been at a full complement for three games now (since Nori Aoki returned from the DL).
Peavy was appreciative of the effort.
“We have a lot of experience in here, guys that have been through it”, Bochy said.
Not one to take the credit, Pence praised Peavy’s gutty performance as well. “And it’s incredible to play behind the passion that he has, and to witness it on a daily basis is a lot of fun”.
(Jake) Peavy did a nice job. Things, however, fell apart pretty quickly.
Pence’s double against Fiers scored Duffy, breaking a scoreless tie.
If there was anything for Giants fans to smile about on this night, their team stayed within a half-game of the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League West thanks to Sonny Gray and the A’s, who beat LA 2-0.
Kelly had a few hiccups early this season, his first as the Giants’ third-base coach, but didn’t hesitate waving Duffy on Wednesday – then held Pence up with just as much conviction when Brandon Belt singled on the very next play. “He was pitching on a little shorter rest than he’s gotten, and with a day game, and he was pitching well out there”. Right-hander Hunter Strickland (1-1) relieved Peavy in the seventh and recorded his first win of the season with a hitless inning.
“It’s mostly the course of the season”, Counsell said.
Peralta (2-5) retired the initial six batters on the way to winning for the first time since May 6, and he outpitched Matt Cain (2-2) as the Brewers also ended a seven-game skid to San Francisco – matching the longest in the series.
Peavy’s strong return to action may have lessened the urgency to make a big move. Every game is huge right now.
He led off Tuesday’s win with a double, making him 13-for-26 (.500) when beginning a game this season. 326 as the Brewers concluded their seven-game road trip.
Giants: LHP Madison Bumgarner (11-5) pitches the series opener in Texas on Friday night.
