On today's Locked On Giants podcast, host Ben Kaspick talks about three things we learned this weekend with the San Francisco Giants. The first thing we learned is that the Giants did what they needed to do in San Diego: win at least one game. While they obviously would have liked to do more, winning a series on the road against a team of the Padres' caliber should be more of a goal rather than the expectation. Behind Kevin Gausman and Mike Tauchman, the Giants won the finale, 7-1, which actually meant they outscored San Diego in the series. The Giants are now 3-3 against the Padres this season, with all six games coming on the road. That shouldn't be viewed as anything other than a win for the Giants.
The second thing we learned is that Tommy La Stella is hurt. La Stella pulled his left hamstring on Sunday, and it's a big loss for the Giants, who are already without Donovan Solano at second base, and other key players like Mike Yastrzemski. La Stella will likely head to the IL, further testing the Giants' depth. Ben thinks Jason Vosler will likely be called up and will start at second base against right-handed pitchers.
The third thing we learned was that the Giants made some roster moves. Zack Littell was added to the 40-man and active rosters, and Steven Duggar was called up. In corresponding moves, Vosler was optioned and Skye Bolt was DFA'd. We also learned that Buster Posey continues to be a force at the plate, with a refined pre-pitch setup. Now he gets to hit in Colorado, as the Giants will look to win a road series against an inferior Rockies team.
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