San Jose Mercury News · May 9, 2018
Why the Giants may start Pablo Sandoval more often
ANAHEIM, CA – APRIL 21: Third baseman Pablo Sandoval #48 of the San Francisco Giants is congratulated by Evan Longoria #10 after he was driven in on a two-run home run by first baseman Brandon Belt #9 in the second inning at Angel Stadium on April 21, 2018 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by John McCoy/Getty Images)PHILADELPHIA–No team in baseball has faced more left-handed starters than the Giants, but barring any unexpected changes, the club will match up with 10 straight right-handers on its current road trip.
The Giants opened the season against a steady diet of southpaws, contending with left-handed starters in 18 of their first 31 games.