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Garrett Hampson hits leadoff homer, but Rockies fall to Giants

Giants 8, Rockies 5
Saturday at Salt River Fields

On the mound: Right-handed pitcher Frank Duncan made his first start of the Cactus League and allowed five runs (four earned) on five hits in two innings of work. … Relievers Garrett Schilling (two innings) and Reagan Todd (one) each had scoreless appearances.

At the plate: Garrett Hampson, who got the start at shortstop, led off the first with a homer, his first of spring. … Infielder Aaron Schunk rapped out a two-run hit in the seventh.

Worth noting: Ryan Vilade, working to make the major-league roster, started in left field and went 1-for-2.