… Pittsburgh, and they scored twice in thesixth when Sanchez hit an RBI double and scored on a groundout bypinch-hitter Matt Downs . San Francisco got one in the ninth but came inches short of completing the comeback. "That was a game-saving catch …

… relief help withleft-hander Jeremy Affeldt unable to pitch for several days because ofa sore left hamstring. Infielder Matt Downs was optioned to Fresno tomake room for Joaquin. Infielder Ryan Rohlinger was added tothe roster following Wednesday …

… and if he keeps this up he might just be around all year if the As can stick around in the oh-so-winnable AL West. Matt Downs was the Giants DH on Saturday, and thats all you need to know about the current state of the teams offense. Winning …

… best bullpens in the game, too. They don't. The As in a close one. Bench: Neither is all that inspiring, but Matt Downs presence is greater than that of anyone riding pine in Oakland. Slight edge to the Giants. Thats all for which we have …

… 1) pitched 1 2-3hitless innings but allowed the tying run to reach base in the ninthwhen he walked pinch-hitter Matt Downs . Chad Qualls then struck out Uribe for his seventh save in 10 attempts. San Francisco nearly got out of theeighth one …

… How soon will fans be calling for Matt Downs if Sanchez doesnt get off to a quick start? Give it, oh, two days. Downs has been a revelation for the Giants ..... bench will actually look passable with Downs on it. Hes hard-nosed, confident …