SAN FRANCISCO -- Chris Heston’s final start of the season Friday night began with a seven-pitch, 1-2-3 first inning. It ended with the right-hander walking off the mound in the fourth, having allowed eight runs in the Giants’ 9-3 loss to the Colorado Rockies.
In a way, it reflected the arc of Heston’s rookie season. Called up on short notice in April to take the rotation spot of injured Matt Cain, Heston was a revelation early, winning 11 of his first 20 starts with a 3.14 ERA and providing one of the highlights of the first half with his June 9 no-hitter in New York.