The San Francisco Giants took a 13-5 lead into the ninth inning on Sunday, giving manager Bruce Bochy a fine opportunity to use his brand new reliever, Sam Dyson, who was just acquired from the Texas Rangers earlier in the week. The low-pressure situation was perfect for Dyson, who struggled badly in Texas before being designated for assignment.
From his first pitch, it was easy to see why Dyson was, not too long ago, a great reliever and the Rangers’ closer. His power sinker lived up to its name: it was powerful, and it was sinking.