MIAMI — After the Giants played three of their worst games of the Bruce Bochy era over the weekend, second baseman and leadoff hitter Joe Panik was determined to set a different tone in the club’s series-opener against the Marlins on Tuesday.
Panik swung at the first pitch from Marlins starter Trevor Richards and sent it over the right field fence to give the Giants an early 1-0 lead.
Mission accomplished? Not exactly.
Panik’s leadoff solo shot was the only moment worth remembering for the Giants from another forgettable performance in an ugly 11-3 blowout loss.