/ STAFF WRITER
SAN FRANCISCO – When an animal-rights activist ran on the field and offered Angel Pagan a flower, the Giants left fielder body-slammed him to the ground.
That was not the rudest treatment given to a visitor at AT&T Park Friday night.
The Dodgers wanted to see if career starter Brandon McCarthy might possibly be an option to pitch out of the bullpen during the post-season. Now, they know.
McCarthy followed starter Rich Hill to the mound in the sixth inning with the Dodgers having just taken a one-run lead. It was McCarthy’s first relief appearance since April 25, 2007 with the Texas Rangers.