A sputtering offense, for one half-inning at least, came to life and led the Giants to victory on Saturday evening.
The bottom of the order set the table and the top of the lineup cleared it, with a two-run double from Steven Duggar and a two-run home run by Brandon Belt highlighting a four-run bottom of the fifth inning.
After starter Jeff Samardzija lasted just 4.2 innings, the bullpen held strong, with Sam Dyson, Tony Watson and Reyes Moronta all recording holds ahead of Will Smith’s third save of the year.
Now, the Giants head into Sunday’s finale with a chance to claim their first series win of the young season.