SAN FRANCISCO -- It seemed odd when Trevor Gott started warming up in the fourth inning of a close game Tuesday night, until you realized that Ty Blach was sitting in the Giants dugout.
No Giant has had more success against the Dodgers over the last few years than Blach, who was recalled Tuesday, and it certainly appeared the Giants had him lined up for a significant role. Blach did end up throwing 66 pitches, but not for the right reasons.
The lefty entered with a 1.88 ERA in 57 1/3 career innings against the Dodgers but gave up six runs in his first frame of the season as the Giants lost 10-3.