The Giants chose not to rebuild and start over this offseason with young and inexperienced personnel, but it has been those players who have saved the Giants’ season.
Giants manager Bruce Bochy detailed his expectations for Samardzija in his return to the mound, and also explained the rationale behind optioning Chris Stratton.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) Andrew Suarez combined with two relievers to pitch a three-hitter, lifting the San Francisco Giants over the Philadelphia Phillies 2-0 on Saturday night.