SAN FRANCISCO (CBSNewYork/AP) — Johnny Cueto didn’t see much significance in facing the New York Mets for the first time since Game 2 of last year’s World Series.
Getting the struggling Giants back on track and into first place in the NL West was far more important to the All-Star pitcher.
With San Francisco’s suddenly rejuvenated offense providing plenty of help, Cueto accomplished both tasks.
Cueto pitched seven effective innings and ended his six-start winless streak, and the Giants broke away late from the Mets 8-1 Friday night.
“This is where we’re going to see what kind of team we have,” Cueto said through a translator after San Francisco’s second straight win.