After long game, SF Giants’ bullpen might need relief
After long game, SF Giants’ bullpen might need relief
The Giants had a 12-man pitching staff for 11 games.
Expect it to be 13 when they open a four-game series at Arizona on Thursday night.
Manager Bruce Bochy had to use all seven relievers in Wednesday’s 13-inning win and said, I’m a little concerned there, to be honest.
If so, the Giants could return outfielder Jarrett Parker to Triple-A and summon another pitcher.
The Giants have played with 24 healthy men since Pagan strained his left hamstring May 1.
If he can help the Giants win games against a division foe this weekend, the move might have been worth it.
The short roster did not hurt the Giants offensively, but an extra pitcher would have come in handy on a homestand that had two 13-inning games in five days.
Had the Giants not won in 13 Wednesday and had to pinch hit for Albert Suarez, Jake Peavy would have been next on the mound.
First win:
Suarez spent more than eight seasons in the minors before getting a shot at his first big-league win, which he accomplished with a scoreless 13th.
With runners at first and second, Suarez got reigning American League Most Valuable Player Josh Donaldson to ground into a force and Jose Bautista to pop out.
The Giants have grounded into a league-leading 33 double plays.
Henry Schulman is a San Francisco Chronicle staff writer.
Madison Bumgarner has been mixing up his entry music in the first inning.