SAN FRANCISCO — Ron Wotus’ hand was up well before Abiatal Avelino touched third base, but it didn’t seem to matter.
Despite a late jump, Avelino ran right through the stop sign of the Giants’ third base coach with one out in the sixth inning and headed for home after Brandon Crawford had singled to right field.
Avelino was easily tagged out by Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Carson Kelly after an accurate throw from Jarrod Dyson. A short while later with two outs and the bases loaded, Donovan Solano struck out looking on a Matt Andriese fastball.
The Giants had a handful of missed opportunities Monday at Oracle Park at a time when there’s little room for error.