Giants Observations: Alex Cobb, Michael Conforto Fuel Win Over Twins

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Michael Conforto’s two-run blast in the seventh inning Tuesday against Minnesota gave the SFGiants the lead for good in a 4-3 victory, their seventh in eight games. [Photo: Getty Images]

He’s now just four dingers away from matching his total in his last full season in the big leagues when he smacked 14 in 125 games with the New York Mets in 2021.Cobb, the Giants’ steadiest starting pitcher this season, didn’t have his most dominant stuff Tuesday night, but it was enough to keep the Giants close.

He logged his fifth quality start of the season, allowing three runs on five hits with a season-high eight strikeouts over seven innings of work.Carlos Correa scratched from the lineup just 90 minutes before first pitch, Twins designated hitter Byron Buxton took on the starring role and pummeled a splitter in the first inning. Michael A. Taylor found the seats on a splitter in the fifth for a 3-0 lead.

But other than that, Cobb limited the damage. The Twins only had one opportunity with runners in scoring position all game, but Cobb escaped by winning an eight-pitch battle and striking out Kyle Farmer in the fourth.The Giants’ offense failed to capitalize on its opportunities until finally breaking through in the sixth inning and took their time doing so.J.D. Davis drew a walk, Conforto doubled and Mitch Haniger walked to load the bases.

Four walks, one hit and two runs. The Giants were still waiting for a big hit at the time, which they finally saw thanks to Conforto’s hot bat.

 

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