Jake Peavy and makeshift lineup end Giants’ skid
DENVER — What a weird Saturday night for the beaten-up and beaten-down Giants. Alejandro De Aza batted cleanup for the first time in his big-league career, and Nick Noonan played first base for the first time since Little League.
Adding to the oddity, Angel Pagan hit his first home run in 16 months.
Did we mention that pitcher Jake Peavy doubled twice?
Perhaps most peculiar of all: The Giants beat the Rockies 7-3.
The losing streak ended at seven, and a lineup that no one expected got it done. The Giants collected 15 hits, including two home runs, after Ryan Vogelsong was the only man to homer during their seven-game skid.