GIANTS BUILD EARLY LEAD AND DIFFUSE A LATE DODGERS RALLY FOR THE WIN AT CHRISTIE PITS DIAMOND 2
Clockwise from top left: Giants starter Maxwell (7) pitched two scoreless innings with six strikeouts to pick up the win; Christian (4) of the Giants powered in two RBI’s with a single and a double; Dodgers reliever Sasha (13) tossed two scoreless innings while striking out six Giants; Giants closer Noel (10) picked up the save in the fourth by allowing only one run while mowing down one Dodger.
Amidst the gentle breeze of the summer wind this evening, the Giants prevailed 7-5 over the Dodgers in 4 innings of Mosquito Division play at Christie Pits Diamond 2.
The Giants used an elixir of solid pitching and opportune offense to build an early 7-0 lead through two innings.
Despite a dogged rally attempt by the artful Dodgers, the Giants quelled the uprising to prevail for the victory.
Here are the highlights:
- Giants starting pitcher Maxwell (7) pitched two stellar innings for the win. Maxwell allowed no runs while striking out six Dodgers. Additionally, Maxwell also delivered a RBI double.
- Dodgers reliever Sasha (13) threw two solid innings to keep his team within striking distance. Sasha allowed no runs while striking out six Giants.
- Christian (4) of the Giants had a single and a double, with 2 RBI’s.
- Giants closer Noel (10) picked up the save in the fourth by allowing only one run, while striking out one.