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Rewind: Maxwell takes advantage of stretch in starting lineup

This is my team and I’m very grateful to get a chance to do it in this clubhouse.

Giants outfielder Justin Maxwell

SAN FRANCISCO — Before Monday’s off day, Giants manager Bruce Bochy told Justin Maxwell that he would start the first two games of the Dodgers series. Here’s how we know Maxwell is a smart man: He got his big licks in early, before the prospect of facing Clayton Kershaw on Wednesday entered the picture. 

Maxwell had a two-run homer and a triple in a 6-2 Giants win.