The San Francisco Giants don’t fall short in many one run games, but unfortunately did on Friday at the hands of former Giant Edgar Renteria and the Cincinnati Reds. But today is a new day, and the Giants are ready to earn another road victory and tie this three game series at one game a piece.
Many players who played yesterday will not be in the starting lineup due to the long game Friday as Andres Torres will start in center in lieu of Aaron Rowand, Brandon Belt will be at first instead of Aubrey Huff, while Brandon Crawford gets the start at shortstop as Mike Fontenot will grab some pine meat. Nate Schierholtz will be in left to give Cody Ross some time off, while Chris Stewart will be behind the dish to catch Madison Bumgarner instead of Eli Whiteside.
The two, three and four hitters will all remain the same as yesterday with Jeff Keppinger, Carlos Beltran and Pablo Sandoval playing second, right field, and third respectfully.
Your San Francisco Giants:
1. Andres Torres CF
2. Jeff Keppinger 2B
3. Carlos Beltran RF
4. Pablo Sandoval 3B
5. Nate Schierholtz LF
6. Brandon Belt 1B
7. Brandon Crawford SS
8. Chris Stewart C
9. Madison Bumgarner P
Cincinnati Reds Lineup:
1. Drew Stubbs CF
2. Edgar Renteria SS
3. Joey Votto 1B
4. Brandon Phillips 2B
5. Miguel Cairo 3B
6. Jay Bruce RF
7. Chris Heisey LF
8. Ryan Hanigan C
9. Mike Leake P
First pitch is set for 4:10 pm PT this evening. Coverage can be seen on CSN Bay Area and heard on KNBR 680 AM.
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