SAN FRANCISCO — A day before facing the Giants, Pirates right-hander Trevor Williams posted a funny message on Twitter.
“I’m really excited to watch Barry Bonds get his number retired by the Giants on Saturday,” Williams wrote. “I’m also slightly terrified that he will sign a one-day contract and be in the lineup.”
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Williams had nothing to worry about. Bonds spent the night in a suit and tie, making the rounds on his big night. The guys on the field did absolutely nothing against Williams, who dominated in seven innings of a 4-0 win. The Giants scattered six hits and went down quietly inning after inning.
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— Ty Blach’s return to the rotation wasn’t great. Blach was sharp early, but gave up a three-run homer to Josh Bell in the fourth to fall behind 4-0. That was his final inning.
— Casey Kelly took over for Blach and pitched well in his Giants debut. The former top prospect allowed just two singles over five shutout innings. There’s a very real possibility that he’s the fifth starter now.
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— The Giants failed to take advantage of a rough night for the top of the NL West. The Diamondbacks lost to the Reds and the Dodgers got walked off at Coors Field. The Giants remain six games out.
— Francisco Cervelli left the game after taking a foul tip off the mask early on. Both Giants catcher have been watched for concussion symptoms in the past week. Catching is a rough job, man.