After the first inning, the Giants led 3-0 and it never really felt like that lead would be threatened. Sure, Chris Stratton ran into some trouble in the bottom of the fifth inning by walking consecutive batters, but the Giants’ offense looked unafraid all night, and found themselves in favorable counts in virtually every inning.
Tonight was all about the young pitching. Chris Stratton came into this one having never finished 7 innings at the major league level. He left after 7 having allowed only one hit. He started to lose his command in the 5th inning but was able to regain his focus and power through a pair of walks.