Brad Penny made his debut for the Giants, and proved a worthy pick up. Penny threw 8 shutout innings, and only allowed 5 innings. It is no secret that Citizens Bank Park, the Phillies home, is an extreme hitter friendly yard. Despite that, Penny proved his ability to win important ball games.
Not every team is lucky enough to have a pitcher equivalent to Brad Penny in the fifth spot of the rotation. Penny is only 31, and is fully recovered from his off-season shoulder surgery. Combining with the Giants outstanding pitching, Penny will ensure a rotation slot that has been shaky since Randy Johnson's injury.
Offensively, the Giants struggled until the 5th inning when a Nate Schierholtz singled scored Andres Torres. Then in the 6th inning, with one run on, Juan Uribe, and Aaron Rowand hit back-to-back homers. This gave the Giants a 4-0 lead that they would not surrender.
Tomorrow the Giants will play the rubber match of the series. Tim Lincecum will take the mound on an extra day off rest. After Philadelphia, the Giants travel to Milwaukee.
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