Final/10
Giants hand Zito ball vs. Marlins
May 2, 2012 - 2:46 PMVideo
Zito has been terrific in four starts this season, surrendering two runs or less in each outing, but has received a no-decision in each of his three starts since a four-hit shutout in his first appearance of the season.
The 2002 AL Cy Young winner hasn't pitched since last Wednesday in Cincinnati when he allowed a run and five hits in six innings of a 4-2 loss. It was the first time the Giants had lost one of his starts this season.
Zito, who has never faced the Marlins, will be opposed tonight by volatile right-hander Carlos Zambrano, who is still searching for his first win with his new ballclub.
Zambrano lost his second straight start on Friday against Arizona, despite a decent effort that saw him allow three runs and 10 hits in six innings. He had allowed just a run in each of his first three starts, but is 0-2 on the year with a 3.24 ERA.
The big hurler could get himself untracked tonight, as he is 5-1 lifetime against the Giants with a 2.62 ERA in 12 starts. He's also pitched to a 0.86 ERA in four outings versus the Giants since 2009.
Miami won for only the second time in 10 tries in Tuesday's opener, as Giancarlo Stanton clubbed a solo home run and Ricky Nolasco remained unbeaten on the year to help the Marlins get past the Giants, 2-1.
Nolasco (3-0) gave up a home run to Pablo Sandoval among seven hits over 7 1/3 innings. He was removed from the game after intentionally walking Sandoval to load the bases in the eighth. Edward Mujica was summoned from the bullpen and induced an inning-ending double play by Buster Posey.
"We're not executing. We're not quite getting it done," said Giants manager Bruce Bochy.
Heath Bell tossed a 1-2-3 ninth to record his third save of the season.
The Giants' Matt Cain (1-2) pitched well in defeat, scattering six hits over eight frames.
"He's one of the best right-handers in the game," Nolasco said of Cain. "For us to score some runs and beat him is a big plus."
San Francisco is 2-2 so far on its nine-game homestand.
Miami was 4-2 last season versus the Giants.
- MIAMI: 3
SAN FRANCISCO: 2
Final/10
May 3 1:43 AM - Giancarlo Stanton one-out, solo Home Run (3) to left. Gaby Sanchez due up.
Marlins 3, Giants 2 Top 10, 1 OutMay 3 1:32 AM - Gregor Blanco bunt single to first scored Joaquin Arias. On the play, Pinch-runner Emmanuel Burris advances to second. Runners on first and second with one out and Angel Pagan due up.
Marlins 2, Giants 2 Bot 9, 1 OutMay 3 1:23 AM - Joaquin Arias singled to right scored Brandon Belt. Runner on first with none out and Brandon Crawford due up.
Marlins 2, Giants 1 Bot 9, 0 OutsMay 3 1:12 AM - Emilio Bonifacio reached first on Joaquin Arias's fielding error scored Gaby Sanchez. On the play, Jose Reyes advances to third. Runners on first and third with two outs and Hanley Ramirez due up.
Marlins 2, Giants 0 Top 2, 2 OutsMay 2 10:57 PM - Omar Infante grounded into a fielder's choice, short to second scored Emilio Bonifacio. Austin Kearns out at second Hanley Ramirez advances to third. Runners on first and third with two outs and Giancarlo Stanton due up.
Marlins 1, Giants 0 Top 1, 2 OutsMay 2 10:31 PM - MIAMI: 0
SAN FRANCISCO: 0
Top 1, 0 Outs
May 2 10:15 PM
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