Giants get 15 hits in 13-0 rout of Astros

Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Pablo Sandoval had a feeling back in spring training that the San Francisco Giants could have high-output offensive nights like this. It certainly helped ease any nerves rookie Ryan Sadowski may have had in his home debut. Sandoval hit a two-run homer and an RBI triple to boost his bid for an All-Star spot and stake Sadowski to a quick cushion, and the Giants routed the Houston Astros 13-0 on Friday night. "That makes a huge difference," Sadowski said. "It was awesome today." Travis Ishikawa added a three-run homer that was initially ruled a double before the umpire crew went to the replay booth, at the urging of San Francisco skipper Bruce Bochy. The ball hit off the railing of the right-field arcade and Ishikawa stayed at second until getting to finish his trot about 3 minutes later.... [read full story]                    

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