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Giants make 3-run 5th hold up to beat Phils

SAN FRANCISCO -- The Giants' outfield of Jarrett Parker, Denard Span and Hunter Pence combined to generate most of the club's offense Thursday night in a 5-4 victory over the Phillies that opened a four-game series.

Parker provided the biggest hit among the trio, a two-run double that fueled a three-run, fifth-inning uprising. Pence scored twice, and Span singled and scored in the fifth. That was the final inning for Phillies starter Aaron Nola (9-8), who allowed seven hits and all of San Francisco's runs.

Giants starter Jeff Samardzija (8-12) allowed four runs and eight hits in six innings.