Coming off a very tough extra inning loss at Colorado, the Giants were able to bounce back with a late inning surge against the Brewers. Jonathan Sanchez and the Giants bullpen contained the Brewers bats, and bought enough time for a 4-run seventh inning.
Milwaukee, WI (Sports Network) – Aubrey Huff went 3-for-4, knocked in two and Buster Posey added a solo homer, as the San Francisco Giants earned a 6-1 win over the Milwaukee Brewers in the opener of a four-game series at Miller Park.
Pablo Sandoval and Freddy Sanchez also drove in a run apiece for the Giants, who won for only the second time in their last 10.
Jonathan Sanchez (7-6) picked up the win for yielding one run on five hits with six walks over six frames. The left-hander also fanned six.