Hanson scores on pickoff attempt SAN FRANCISCO -- Taking matters into his own hands, or more accurately, his legs, Alen Hanson ended the Giants' offensive futility Monday night by scoring from first base on a pickoff play gone bad.
Having forced out Pablo Sandoval, Hanson was aboard with one out and San Francisco trailing, 1-0, when Cubs starter Kyle Hendricks attempted a pickoff. The throw eluded first baseman Anthony Rizzo, who was charged with an error. As the ball skittered away from the pursuing Cubs, Hansen sped to third, then headed home as Javier Baez retrieved the ball near the Cubs bullpen. Hanson dove headfirst toward the plate and beat catcher Willson Contreras' tag to score the…
