SAN FRANCISCO — The Giants had registered a hit in every home game since June 10, 1997, when Kevin Brown tossed a no-hitter for the Florida Marlins at Candlestick Park.
Through 7 1/3 innings Sunday at Oracle Park, the Giants had no hits, and Rockies pitcher German Marquez was cruising at only 77 pitches.
Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado had just made that signature play in the field that every no-hitter features, and the Giants’ bats seemed to have no chance. But of course, when the Giants seemed most destined for a doughnut in the hits column, Evan Longoria snuck one through third and short with one out in the eighth.