SAN FRANCISCO -- Andrew Suarez (Andy) took a significant step in his development as a big leaguer Saturday by following one of his worst starts with one of his best in the Giants' 5-3 win over the Rangers.
Final judgment on Suarez: That's yet to be determined. But with his performance against the Rangers, Suarez entrenched himself a little more as a legitimate Major Leaguer.
The rookie left-hander dominated the Rangers, allowing three hits in seven shutout innings. This represented a complete reversal from last Sunday at Cincinnati, where Suarez coughed up seven hits and seven runs (five earned) in 2 2/3 innings -- his shortest stint in 22 starts.