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Jul 24, 2017; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Matt Cain (18) pitches against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the first inning at AT&T Park. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-USA TODAY SportsMatt Cain to make start at AT&T Park against Padres
A 13-year veteran who’s spent the entirety of his career with the San Francisco Giants, Cain is one of the most celebrated pitchers in franchise history, and a three-time World Series champion.
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Apr 6, 2017; Phoenix, AZ, USA; San Francisco Giants right fielder Hunter Pence (8) makes the running catch for the out against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the fifth inning at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY SportsHundley, Pence homer, lead Giants to rout of D’Backs
For a team that’s ranked dead last in home runs for almost the entirety of the 2017 season, the Giants received an uncharacteristic power surge in the form of home runs from catcher Nick Hundley and right fielder Hunter Pence in the top of the fourth inning.
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Sep 24, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; San Francisco Giants third baseman Pablo Sandoval (48) reacts after being called out on strikes during the eighth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY SportsSandoval impressing Bochy in bid to earn 2018 roster spot
Pablo Sandoval hasn’t exactly torn the cover off the ball since arriving back in San Francisco, but over the past week, the 31-year-old native of Venezuela has picked up his pace in an effort to prove he belongs on a Major League roster in 2018.
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Krukow: Loud music ruins what should be great experience at Dodger Stadium
Upon returning from covering the Giants-Dodgers weekend series in LA, Krukow said that the volume of the music ruined what would’ve been an otherwise excellent experience at the historic ballpark.
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Williamson, Pence strong, Kershaw stronger in Giants’ loss to Dodgers
The Giants (61-95) hoped to face the Clayton Kershaw that allowed the first grand slam of his career to Aaron Altherr in his last start. What they got was a characteristically dominant Kershaw as his gem led the Dodgers (99-57) to a 3-1 victory Sunday afternoon.
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Bochy: Hernandez “in the mix” for 2018 outfield spot
With already an impressive series against the Dodgers, Gorkys Hernandez is forcing himself into the conversation for a starting role in the Giants’ 2018 outfield.
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Giants edge out Dodgers 2-1 on Bumgarner’s back
Thanks to spectacular defense and a gem from Madison Bumgarner, the Giants evened their series with the Dodgers and postponed their date with a 100-win season.
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Dodgers Ryu exits after being hit by Panik comebacker
After taking a comeback line drive from Joe Panik to the left arm, Hyun-Jin Ryu left Saturday’s game after 2.1 innings pitched with an apparent injury.
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Samardzija reflects after hitting two pitching milestones in same season
As the Dodgers celebrated their NL West title, Jeff Samardzija celebrated a pair of personal pitching achievements following his start last night.
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Bochy: Matt Cain to pitch at AT&T Park against Padres
To honor his unforgettable 13 years in San Francisco, the Giants plan to give Matt Cain one final appearance at AT&T Park during the final series of the season.
