The Giants lost to the Oakland A’s tonight, 4-3.
It was yet another shaky start for Jeff Samardzija, though he only allowed two runs. He had no command, issuing two walks and allowing two hits in four innings of work. In 55 pitches, he threw only 29 strikes, with Derek Holland warming up as early as the third inning.
Samardzija was pulled in the bottom of the fourth for a pinch hitter and Holland finally entered the game and was one of two bright spots for the Giants. Since moving the bullpen earlier this month, he has been exceptional, and that was even more apparent tonight.