A simple swing might help end a losing streak but not a team’s woes. Whatever the effect in the long run, it sure felt good for Buster Posey to barrel up on an inside fastball and shoot it to the left-field gap.
This has been a trying stretch for the Giants’ catcher, a hip ailment zapping much of his power, but his three-run double Sunday was reminiscent of the old Buster and ignited the struggling Giants to an 8-5 victory over the Brewers.
Posey followed with three straight singles for his first four-hit game since 2016. His only out was a sizzling liner to first baseman Jesus Aguilar in the first inning.