The San Francisco Giants are fresh off clinching the NL West title Saturday night, and manager Bruce Bochy will utilize a lineup devoid of many regular starters on Sunday against the San Diego Padres.
Gregor Blanco will lead off today, playing center field, while Ryan Theriot will be at second, batting second. Joaquin Arias will play third base and bat third in the lineup, followed by Xavier Nady batting cleanup and playing left field. Brett Pill will play first base and bat fifth, Francisco Peguero will be in right field, while Eli Whiteside will catch and bat seventh. Emmanuel Burriss will be at shortstop, batting eighth, while Yusmeiro Petit will pitch for Tim Lincecum today.
Your San Francisco Giants:
- Gregor Blanco (L) CF
- Ryan Theriot (R) 2B
- Joaquin Arias (R) 3B
- Xavier Nady (R) LF
- Brett Pill (R) 1B
- Francisco Peguero (R) RF
- Eli Whiteside (R) C
- Emmanuel Burriss (S) SS
- Yusmeiro Petit (R) P
San Diego Padres:
- Everth Cabrera (S) SS
- Logan Forsythe (R) 2B
- Chase Headley (S) 3B
- Yasmani Grandal (S) C
- Yonder Alonso (L) 1B
- Will Venable (L) RF
- Cameron Maybin (R) CF
- Alexi Amarista (L) LF
- Eric Stults (L) P
First pitch is set for 1:05 p.m. PT with coverage on CSN Bay Area and KNBR 680 AM.
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