Giants defeat Pirates 7-5 with handsome offense

The San Francisco Giants beat the Pittsburgh Pirates today 7-5, taking another series win.

Wilmer Flores kicked things off with a solo home run in the first inning. But the Pirates tied it up on the other end. Ke’Bryan Hayes singled to lead off the inning and ultimately made it home after a fielder’s choice, a single from Michael Chavis, and a sac fly from Diego Castillo brought him home.

The Giants took the lead again in the third inning, which started off with a single from Curt Casali and a walk from Austin Slater. Darin Ruf hit a line drive single to left field, allowing Casali to be waved home and make it safely without a play (gritting his teeth the whole time). Luis González walked to…