Opening Day Cain 1-Hitter

The San Francisco Giants season home opener took place today. It was a sunny, blustery day that was welcomed by fans after last night's lightening striking thunder storms attacked the bay area with a vengeance.


The Giants came home after a 3-4 road swing that began 0-3.  Pitching has been very sketchy, with ace starter Tim Lincecum having two very unFreak-like outings.  Who woulda thunk that big money Barry Zito would pull the team out of their starting slump by winning the first game of the season in Colorado.  


Today's opening day pitcher was workhouse Matt Cain, who blew a six run lead in his first game of the season, something that just never happens to Cain.  In today's game he was back to being himself and some might say even better.  


Matt Freakin Cain, 9 innings 2 hits  11 strike outs 0 runs


Yeah, that's what I asked; who was the noodle who gave up the hit?


Oh well, It's a long season and just seeing Cain back to solid, shutdown form is enough to celebrate.  After the start the Giants had this season, Cain's 1-Hitter eases my concerns about the pitching staff and reassures me that this season can be another magical season.  Besides folks, it's just too dang early to stop believin Championship.  Where the heck is Ashkon?


A very special visit by Tyler Stowe, son of loyal fan Bryan Stowe, who threw out the first pitch. Bryan couldn't make it to the game, but appeared with his mom on the big screen at AT&T Park to do a virtual handoff of the first pitch ball to his son Tyler.  Tyler's pitch was a bit high but had better zip than a Zito fastball.  Great Job Giants!
Final Score
Pirates 0
Giants 5

note: SF Giants 1962 World Series team was introduced and escorted to the mound being given gift watches.