SAN FRANCISCO -- Discriminating members of the Baseball Writers' Association of America who will cast National League Rookie of the Year ballots shouldn't be fooled by the decision that Dereck Rodriguez absorbed in the Giants' 4-1 loss Monday night to the Atlanta Braves.
Rodriguez (6-3) surrendered two of Atlanta's runs as the Giants' losing streak reached nine games. But he pitched capably, surrendering five hits in 6 1/3 innings to record his 13th quality start in 16 outings.
Though Atlanta left fielder Ronald Acuna Jr.