SAN FRANCISCO -- The Colorado Rockies' offense was unusually quiet Monday, but it didn't matter because their pitching took over in a 2-0 defeat of the San Francisco Giants.
Rockies starter Eddie Butler lasted only 5 1/3 innings but stranded 10 runners in the first four innings. The Giants, playing their home opener at AT&T Park, went 0-for-5 off Butler with runners in scoring position.
The defending World Series champion Giants, who dropped their fourth consecutive game, received an admirable effort from right-hander Chris Heston. The rookie worked seven innings, matching Madison Bumgarner's season high for a Giants starter, and allowed seven hits as well as both Rockies runs.