Giants right-hander Trevor Cahill made the start in Thursday’s series finale, but it was left-hander Drew Smyly who appeared better equipped to pitch deep into a ballgame and face an opposing lineup multiple times.
Cahill struggled through three innings of work, giving up four runs on five hits on a night when the Padres took an early lead and never lost control in a 6-1 Giants loss.
In his first appearance since August 1, Smyly returned from the injured list and became the first Giants pitcher in. . .