SAN FRANCISCO -- The batboy seldom has to perform any work after Bartolo Colon stands in the box. The Mets' portly pitcher either watches three strikes like a bronzed version of himself, or he helpfully carries his bat as he plods down the baseline.
So it's not quite right to suggest that the Giants were a mere speed bump in Saturday afternoon's 9-5 loss to Colon and the Mets at AT&T Park. For the 43-year-old right-hander, there isn't a whole lot of speed involved.No matter how slow the roll, the tire treads hurt. Giants left-hander Matt Moore had far better stuff but nowhere near the same command or composure.