San Jose Mercury News · May 28, 2017
Cueto returns to ace form as Giants clobber Braves
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – MAY 28: Johnny Cueto #47 of the San Francisco Giants pitches against the Atlanta Braves in the top of the first inning at AT&T Park on May 28, 2017 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)SAN FRANCISCO — Johnny Cueto’s blisters have either healed up or he’s growing accustomed to pitching with the nagging discomfort. After four rough outings, the 31-year-old right-hander threw like an ace on Sunday.
Cueto (5-3) followed up strong performances from Matt Cain and Ty Blach this weekend by surrendering just one earned run on six hits over six innings of work in a 7-1 win over the Atlanta Braves at AT&T Park.