SAN DIEGO–The Giants are out of the playoff race and manager Bruce Bochy isn’t compelled to force all of his veteran players to start every game.
But the club still has a goal of winning as many games as possible, so Bochy isn’t inclined to turn the rest of the season over to the rookies that line the dugout railing.
Bochy hasn’t found many winning combinations with his lineups this month, but he chose the right mix of veterans and prospects to collect a 4-2 series-opening win over the Padres Monday.
The Giants received contributions from starters young and old, including a few everyday regulars and players enjoying their first cup of cold brew at the major league level.