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Joe Panik gives Giants lead in the 9th inning with another homer, this time off Kenley Jansen
Panik once again gave the Giants a 1-0 lead over the Dodgers, just as he did on Opening Day against Clayton Kershow, this time going yard off Kenley Jansen in the bottom of the 9th inning on Friday.
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Bochy gives encouraging update on Samardzija
Before facing the Dodgers on March 30, Bruce Bochy said Jeff Samardzija is feeling good and making great progress after straining his pectoral muscle.
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Giants release Jarrett Parker [report]
After a rough spring, it was reported that Jarrett Parker was released by the Giants on Friday evening.
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Blach to start Giants’ home opener vs. Mariners
After his dominant performance on Opening Day, the Giants will send Ty Blach to the mound to start their home opener on Tuesday.
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Baggarly: ‘I wouldn’t be surprised if Hunter Strickland holds onto closer job all year’
In his first fill-in performance as the Giants’ closer, Hunter Strickland looked the part and then some in San Francisco’s 1-0 Opening Day victory over the Dodgers. Boasting a new-and-improved hard slider, Strickland got three consecutive outs after giving up a lead-off single to Matt Kemp for his first save of the season.
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How the Giants can keep rolling vs. Alex Wood, Dodgers on Friday night
A strong debut from Johnny Cueto and quick offensive support against Alex Wood are the ingredients needed for the Giants to start the season 2-0.
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Hunter Strickland shows improved stuff in debut as Giants closer
Despite learning that he’d serve as the Giants closer until Mark Melancon returns on short notice, Hunter Strickland impressively sealed a 1-0 victory on Opening Day against the Dodgers on Thursday.
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Bochy’s decision to keep pitching schedule on track pays off
Ty Blach’s dominant performance against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday justified Bruce Bochy’s decision to name him the Opening Day starter and keep his pitching schedule on track.
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Panik’s homer delivers Giants Opening Day victory over Dodgers
Joe Panik’s solo home run was enough offense for the Giants to best the Dodgers in their Opening Day matchup Thursday afternoon.
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Hunter Strickland named Giants’ temporary closer
Before their Opening-Day matchup with the Dodgers, Bruce Bochy announced on Thursday that Hunter Strickland will be the team’s closer until Mark Melancon returns from the disabled list.