Arms on display as Giants face Astros

Jul 3, 2009 24 related
 

San Francisco (42-36) vs. Houston (38-39), 7:15 p.m. PT ST. LOUIS -- Pitchers are usually the center of attention, but they'll command extra scrutiny in each game of the Giants' series against the Houston Astros beginning Friday at AT&T Park. The Giants will be curious to see whether right-hander Ryan Sadowski, who'll oppose right-hander Felipe Paulino in the series opener, can duplicate the excellence he displayed at Milwaukee on Sunday. Sadowski thrived that day in his Major League debut, pitching six solid innings in the Giants' 7-0 victory. Tim Lincecum, who needs no introduction, is scheduled to start Saturday for the Giants. The National League's reigning Cy Young Award winner ranks among the league leaders in ERA, complete games, strikeouts, innings, winning percentage, shutouts and opponents' batting average.... [read full story]                    

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