SAN FRANCISCO — The Giants have lost to this version of Clayton Kershaw before and there’s no shame in that. Kershaw had as many swinging strikes Friday night as he did balls, and he struck out 13 in eight innings. You tip your cap, get your treatment, grab a late dinner and come back to fight the next day.
Except on this night, the 3-2 loss was a bit different. Johnny Cueto matched Kershaw out for out, and while there weren’t many cracks, Kershaw and dominant closer Kenley Jansen left just enough room for the Giants to get a solid win.