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  • May 2008

    • Berkman Stays Hot, Astros Top Giants

      Associated Press  |  May 13, 08 12:27 AM CDT

      Berkman Stays Hot, Astros Top Giants

      (Newser) - For Barry Zito, a no-decision became a positive thing _ a sign of progress. Lance Berkman is too much for any pitcher to handle right now. Hunter Pence hit a go-ahead sacrifice fly in the seventh, Berkman had a tying two-run homer off Zito and the surging Houston Astros beat the San Francisco Giants 7-3 on Monday night for their fourth straight victory. More »

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      MLB  • baseball  • San Francisco Giants  • Houston Astros  • Lance Berkman  • Barry Zito

    • Zito's Return Ruined by Nady's Homer

      Associated Press  |  May 7, 08 11:02 PM CDT

      Zito's Return Ruined by Nady's Homer

      (Newser) - Xavier Nady hit a two-run homer to spoil Barry Zito's mostly effective return to the Giants rotation and Pittsburgh's Phil Dumatrait pitched 5 2-3 scoreless innings for his first career win, leading the Pirates to a 3-1 victory Wednesday night. Zito's pitching line of five innings, three hits, two runs, two walks and five strikeouts was easily his best of the season. More »

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      MLB  • baseball  • San Francisco Giants  • Pittsburgh Pirates  • Barry Zito

  • April 2008

    • Giants Send Zito to Bullpen

      Associated Press  |  Apr 28, 08 10:34 PM CDT

      Giants Send Zito to Bullpen

      (Newser) - Barry Zito was demoted to the bullpen Monday by the San Francisco Giants, who hope the former ace can correct his problems by working in relief. Zito, who only 16 months ago signed a $126 million, seven-year contract with the Giants to lead their rotation, was informed of the move in a meeting with manager Bruce Bochy. More »

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      MLB  • baseball  • San Francisco Giants  • Barry Zito  • Bruce Bochy

    • Cincinnati, Volquez Rip Shaky Zito, 10-1

      Associated Press  |  Apr 28, 08 12:38 AM CDT

      Cincinnati, Volquez Rip Shaky Zito, 10-1

      (Newser) - Edinson Volquez struck out a career-high 10 in seven innings, Brandon Phillips homered twice and the Cincinnati Reds roughed up Barry Zito in a 10-1 win over the San Francisco Giants on Sunday. Volquez (4-0) allowed one run and five hits to win his third consecutive start, and Ryan Freel's two-run single keyed a six-run first inning for Cincinnati. More »

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      MLB  • baseball  • San Francisco Giants  • Cincinnati Reds  • Barry Zito  • Edinson Volquez  • Brandon Phillips  • Ryan Freel

    • Brewers, Sheets Sweep Giants With 7-0 Win

      Associated Press  |  Apr 6, 08 7:51 PM CDT

      Brewers, Sheets Sweep Giants With 7-0 Win

      (Newser) - Brewers ace Ben Sheets struck out eight in a five-hit shutout, his first in nearly seven years, as Milwaukee swept the San Francisco Giants with a 7-0 victory on Sunday. Sheets (1-0) had his 96 mph fastball and big curveball working right from the start, striking out the side in 11 pitches in the first inning, reports AP. More »

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      MLB  • baseball  • San Francisco Giants  • Milwaukee Brewers  • Ryan Braun  • Ben Sheets  • Gabe Kapler  • Barry Zito

  • April 2007

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