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Nick Hundley grand slam powers Bay Bridge sweep of A’s

OAKLAND — New backup catcher Nick Hundley crushed a grand slam and Justin Ruggiano hit a two-run shot as the Giants completed a three-game sweep of the Bay Bridge Series Saturday with a 6-3 victory over the A’s at the Coliseum.

On a day when the Giants gave several starters the day off before Sunday’s season opener at Arizona, they nonetheless had no issues finishing up a 20-16 exhibition season with their fifth consecutive victory.

Hundley hit his third spring homer off Oakland starter Andrew Triggs in the fourth inning after Conor Gillaspie opened with a walk, Chris Marrero was hit by a pitch and Aaron Hill followed with a single to left.