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Samardzija strong against former team, offense falters as Giants fall to Cubs 5-1
The Giants dropped a 5-1 contest against the Cubs on Thursday afternoon to wrap up a seven-game road trip with a 3-4 record. Jeff Samardzija pitched 7 solid innings against his former club but the San Francisco offense faltered.
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Wotus: Posey, Belt incident is ‘good thing’ for Giants
Despite the frustration, Giants bench coach Ron Wotus told Garry and Larry Wednesday that he is supportive of players holding each other accountable.
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Giants coming home, and everyone’s grumpy
After a middling 3-4 road trip in St. Louis and Chicago, San Francisco fans are frustrated and showing their discontent. With a tough six-game homestand awaiting the Giants, those emotions may not dissipate any time soon.
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Samardzija looks for first ever success returning to Wrigley Field
During Jeff Samardzija’s 6 1/2 seasons with the Chicago Cubs, he struggled through losing years and a rebuilding process that ultimately included his departure via trade. The San Francisco Giants right-hander gets a close look at what the Cubs assembled as he faces the reigning World Series champions to close out a four-game Wrigley Field…
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Giants come close, but fall short to Cubs 5-4
The Giants had many opportunities Wednesday night, but fell just short in the ninth, falling to the Cubs 5-2.
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Krukow: Blisters ‘definitely affecting’ Cueto’s velocity
Giants broadcaster Mike Krukow is concerned with how the blisters are impacting Cueto, pointing specifically to an average fastball velocity that at 91.2 MPH is the lowest of his career.
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Lester and the long-ball burn Giants in road loss to Cubs
After a brief rain delay the Chicago Cubs crushed three home-runs on their way to a 4-1 win at home, Tuesday over the visiting Giants. Cubs left-fielder Kyle Schwarber got the game started off with a bang, blasting a solo shot out of the stadium with one out in the bottom of the first. Jason…
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Blach’s breakout putting pressure on other Giants’ starters
When Madison Bumgarner went on the DL after his dirt biking accident in April, it seemed like plenty of doom and gloom was in store for the Giants. With a four-time All-Star shaped hole left in the pitching lineup, the Giants were forced to insert former fifth round draft pick Ty Blach into the starting…
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Kuiper: Blach ‘old-timer’ style is leading to success in fill-in role
Duane Kuiper joined The Murph and Mac Show on KNBR Tuesday to discuss Ty Blach’s recent success in the rotation.
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Giants withstand late rally, hold on to top Cubs
The Giants bashed three home runs and held on after a late-inning Cubs rally to take the first game of the series, 6-4.
