Win A Series Anyone?

I saved myself the pain of watching last night's game, only to find out that the Giants actually ::gasp:: won a baseball game! Matt Cain pitched a complete game and got his fifth win of the year as the Giants beat Seattle 5-1. Here are some quick notes on Saturday's game before we partake in this afternoon's offering.

• Matt Cain is a beautiful man. He gave up no walks and struck out seven.
• Utility infielder Juan Uribe broke the game open with a three run double.
• Fred Lewis added some insurance when he hit a two run shot, his second home run of the year.
  
• Jesus Guzman collected his first major league hit. It was originally scored a fielder's choice, but the ruling was eventually changed.

The Giants also have some action on the injury and transaction front.

• Pablo Sandoval injured his elbow on a throw to first base in Friday's game. It is speculated that he hyperextended his throwing elbow and will have to miss a few games. Sandoval will undergo tests to determine the severity of the injury, hopefully it does not turn out to be something more serious.
• Eli Whiteside has been called up from Triple-A Fresno. Noah Lowry was put on the 60-day DL list to clear a spot for Whiteside on the 40-man roster. Left-handed reliever Pat Misch was sent back down to Fresno to make room on the active roster.
• Brian Sabean has gone on record saying that he is actively shopping for another bat. Possible options include Indians infielder Mark DeRosa and Nationals first baseman Nick Johnson.
• Emmanuel Burriss and Travis Ishikawa will be sharing playing time with Kevin Frandsen and Jesus Guzman. The Giants are hoping the increased competition will improve their offensive output, and help Burriss and Ishikawa regain their spring training form.
  

Jesus Guzman A Giant

The big news leading up to tonight's game three against the Padres is the Giants have purchased the contract of infielder Jesus Guzman from Triple-A Fresno. Many people who follow the organization have been screaming and crawling on all fours waiting for this move to finally take place. Now everyone will have a chance to see exactly what Guzman has to offer on the Major League level.

Jesus is expected to bring some added power to a lineup that is next to last in runs scored (152). He put together a batting line of .363/.391/.983 in 157 at-bats with the Fresno Grizzlies. In 39 games, Guzman hit six home runs and had 32 runs batted in.

Even more impressive is his .419 average with runners in scoring position. The Giants as a team have hit .220 with runners in scoring position this year. If Guzman's run production carries over to the big leagues, he will quickly become a valuable asset to this team. Hell if he can hit a couple sacrifice flies he'll be a fan favorite.

Jesus will be available to pinch hit tonight against the Padres, and he is expected to DH for the Giants in their upcoming series against the Seattle Mariners.

Backup catcher Steve Holm has been sent back down to Fresno to clear room on the active roster for Guzman. Joe Martinez has been placed on the 60-day DL to make room for him on the 40-man roster.