SAN DIEGO -- Giants manager Bruce Bochy said Saturday that infielder Conor Gillaspie will soon receive a start, which is the least that can be done for a guy who has been on a hot streak since late last season.
Gillaspie delivered his first hit of the season Friday night, a pinch-hit single leading off the sixth inning that helped set up Brandon Belt's grand slam.
Continuing in reverse chronological order, Gillaspie clinched a spot on the Opening Day roster by hitting .350 with a .945 OPS in Spring Training. Replacing injured Eduardo Nunez at third base, Gillaspie batted .