Correia seeking to get back on track
Correia seeking to get back on track
Correia seeking to get back on track In their struggle to stay afloat in the National League West, the Giants are 1-9 when Kevin Correia starts a game. Whether that statistic bothers him, he’s not letting on. Sure of his ability, Correia thinks the pendulum will swing his direction sooner rather than later.
Giants recall C Holm, option C Alfonzo (PA SportsTicker)
The San Francisco Giants on Wednesday recalled Steve Holm from Class AAA Fresno and optioned fellow catcher Eliezer Alfonzo to their Pacific Coast League affiliate.
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If Rich Aurilia is being showcased, he did a good job of it Wednesday night.
As the July 31 trade deadline approaches, Aurilia could be the next Giant to be traded following the Sunday deal of Ray Durham to the Brewers. Aurilia plays both corner infield positions and is still hitting, including in the clutch.
His two-run double in the eighth inning highlighted a key three-run rally, and the Giants went on to beat the Nationals 6-4. It was a long at-bat, as Aurilia fouled off three two-strike pitches before his big hit. Aurilia scored on Omar Vizquel’s double.
Aurilia, 36, is batting .275. His best month was June, when he hit .359 with 14 RBIs.
It’s no secret the Giants are shopping their veterans.
Vizquel had three hits Wednesday, a rare offensive…
Zito makes impact with Junior Giants
Zito makes impact with Junior Giants Looking to give back, southpaw Barry Zito paired up with the Giants Community Fund and the Good Tidings Foundation to construct two ballfields for the Stockton Junior Giants League, which the left-hander helped dedicate on Wednesday.
Changes on tap for finale with Nats
Changes on tap for finale with Nats A day game following a night game typically means lineup changes, and that’ll certainly be the case Thursday as the Giants conclude their three-game series against the Washington Nationals.
Aurilia rescues Giants late
Aurilia rescues Giants late Rich Aurilia’s two-run double highlighted a three-run surge in Wednesday night’s eighth inning that lifted the Giants to a 6-4 victory over the Washington Nationals.
Giants recall Holm from Fresno
Holm recalled from Fresno Steve Holm, who opened the season as the Giants‘ backup catcher, regained that role Wednesday when he was recalled from Triple-A Fresno.
Schierholtz joins Olympic roster
Schierholtz joins Olympic roster Nate Schierholtz’s best efforts to join the Giants have proven futile so far. So being a late addition to the Team USA roster that’s headed for next month’s Olympics didn’t bother him a bit. Schierholtz was among four fresh additions to the 24-man team that was finalized on Wednesday.
