SAN FRANCISCO -- Shaun Anderson, the rookie right-hander, didn't hesitate when asked late Tuesday night if there's anything he has learned through his first two starts.
"Trust the defense," he said.
Anderson had a couple of highlight plays behind him in a 4-3 Giants win, but those eight fielders also are quickly learning that they can trust the new guy. For a second straight start, Anderson went out there and put up a solid performance. He kept the Giants within striking distance on a night when the offense completely disappeared for about two hours, allowing Joe Panik to walk it off in the ninth.