San Francisco left-hander Barry Zito, who got a seven-year, $126 million contract when he joined the Giants in 2007, finally proved his worth to Giants fans who serenaded him with a standing ovation. Zito pitched seven shutout innings. The Giants are 6-2 against the Rockies in games started by Zito. In those eight starts, Zito is just 2-2, but his ERA is 2.25. “What a great outing,” San Francisco manager Bruce Bochy said. “It’s hard to throw better than he did.”
Sinking fast.
The Rockies fell to 5-10 in the current stretch of 19 consecutive games against division rivals. The Rockies have four remaining in the stretch, in San Diego today and Tuesday, followed by home games against the Giants on Wednesday and Thursday.
Rotation improves.
In their latest run through the rotation, Rockies starters went 2-1 with a 2.31 ERA. They struck out 19 and issued nine walks. The starters, who in April ranked last in the National League in innings pitched, have thrown six or more innings in five consecutive games.
Patrick Saunders, The Denver Post
