DENVER -- Seemingly destined for more misfortune at Coors Field, the Giants finally showed some offensive might and the ability to come back there. But in the end, it was more of the same Monday as their stunning eighth-inning rally went for naught in a 9-8 loss.
Pinch-hitter Noel Cuevas bounced a two-run single up the middle and through a drawn-in infield to hand the Giants their sixth loss in seven games at Coors Field this season and 16th in the past 18 there. Cuevas' hit came against left-hander Tony Watson, who gave up a single to Ian Desmond to start the inning and a one-out double off the right-field wall to pinch-hitter Chris Iannetta.