Final
Lincecum seeks another strong start against Rockies
Apr 15, 2015 - 2:59 PM (SportsNetwork.com) - Tim Lincecum did everything right in his season debut except get the win.The two-time National League Cy Young Award winner tries to follow up his brilliant effort on Wednesday when the San Francisco Giants close out a three- game series versus the Colorado Rockies at AT&T Park.
Lincecum scattered four hits and struck out five over seven scoreless innings on Friday in San Diego, but did not factor in the decision of his team's 1-0 loss.
"I got some fastballs by guys that set up my off-speed pitches," Lincecum said. "... I don't think I leaned on any one pitch more than the other."
Lincecum has traditionally been a quick starter, as the Freak now owns a 17-9 record with a 3.18 ERA in March/April games.
Colorado, meanwhile, will counter with lefty Tyler Matzek, who struggled with his control his first time out. Matzek only gave up a run in four innings, but walked three batters and hit two more. He was removed with two on and no outs in the fifth and did not get a decision in his team's 5-1 win.
Colorado's early season roll continued on Tuesday, as Corey Dickerson finished with three hits, three runs scored and an RBI to power the Rockies past the Giants, 4-1.
DJ LeMahieu and Wilin Rosario each drove in a run for the Rockies, who have started a season 5-0 on the road for the first time in franchise history.
Colorado starter Christian Bergman struck out four over four scoreless innings and Scott Oberg (1-0) tossed a scoreless fifth inning to earn the win in his major league debut.
Angel Pagan supplied three hits and a run, while Matt Duffy drove in the Giants' lone run in the team's fifth straight loss. Tim Hudson (0-1) received no help from his offense after giving up three runs on eight hits with four strikeouts over seven innings.
"We have to find a way to get these guys to relax," San Francisco manager Bruce Bochy said. "It's frustrating because we are getting some good pitching."
Colorado was 10-9 versus the Giants last season.
As has been tradition each April 15 since 2009, Major League Baseball will celebrate Jackie Robinson Day with all players and on-field personnel wearing No. 42 during that day's games, including the Civil Rights Game at Dodger Stadium.
- COLORADO: 4
SAN FRANCISCO: 2
Final
Apr 16 1:05 AM - Blackmon hit a sacrifice fly to center fielder Pagan, McKenry scored, LeMahieu to third.
Rockies 4, Giants 1 Top 2, 2 OutsApr 15 10:55 PM - Charlie Blackmon out on a sacrifice fly to Angel Pagan. DJ LeMahieu to third. Michael McKenry scores.
Rockies 4, Giants 1 Top 2, 1 OutApr 15 10:55 PM - Angel Pagan singles to center field. Norichika Aoki scores.
Rockies 3, Giants 1 Bot 1, 1 OutApr 15 10:38 PM - Nolan Arenado homers to center field. Troy Tulowitzki scores. Charlie Blackmon scores.
Rockies 3, Giants 0 Top 1, 2 OutsApr 15 10:27 PM - Arenado homered to center on a 0-2 count, Blackmon scored, Tulowitzki scored.
Rockies 3, Giants 0 Top 1, 2 OutsApr 15 10:27 PM
Apr 15 10:16 PM- COLORADO: 0
SAN FRANCISCO: 0
Top 1, 0 Outs
Apr 15 10:14 PM
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