Michael McKenry breaks Aroldis Chapman’s club-record streak of 24 straight scoreless appearances from the start of the season when he drives in a run with a 10th-inning double against the Cincinnati Reds’ fireballer. Chapman had pitched 29 innings without allowing a run before the Pirates’ back-up catcher gets to him, and he is charged with the 5 – 4 loss. Chapman hadn’t even allowed a hit since May 17th before Clint Barmes and McKenry hit the back-to-back doubles.

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Michael McKenry breaks Aroldis Chapman’s club-record streak of 24 straight scoreless appearances from the start of the season when he drives in a run with a 10th-inning double against the Cincinnati Reds’ fireballer. Chapman had pitched 29 innings without allowing a run before the Pirates’ back-up catcher gets to him, and he is charged with the 5 – 4 loss. Chapman hadn’t even allowed a hit since May 17th before Clint Barmes and McKenry hit the back-to-back doubles.

His teammates commit four errors behind him, but Matt Cain still wins his 6th straight start, disposing of the Padres, 8 – 3. The Giants do atone themselves with three homers, by Angel Pagan, Buster Posey and Gregor Blanco, and Ryan Theriot’s four-hit performance. Cain is now 7-2 and the Giants have won 9 of their last 11.

ByTom

His teammates commit four errors behind him, but Matt Cain still wins his 6th straight start, disposing of the Padres, 8 – 3. The Giants do atone themselves with three homers, by Angel Pagan, Buster Posey and Gregor Blanco, and Ryan Theriot’s four-hit performance. Cain is now 7-2 and the Giants have won 9 of their last 11.