The Giants have homered in six straight contests to start the season, which matches their franchise record, dating back to 1913.
· Giants teams to homer in six-straight games to start a season:
Team Games Total HRs
SFG, 2000 6 10
NYG, 1948 6 9
SFG, 2016 6 11
MADISON BUMGARNER: Crushed his first home run of the season in the 2nd inning…it marked his 12th career homer, which matches Yovani Gallardo for the most career home runs among active pitchers.
· It also marked the second time in his career that he’s homered off opposing pitcher Clayton Kershaw (also: May 21, 2015 vs. LAD).
· Over Clayton Kershaw’s career just 15 players have hit two-or-more home runs off him:
Player HRs
Adam Dunn 4
Chris Denorfia 3
Troy Tulowitzki 3
Clint Barmes 2
Jay Bruce 2
Madison Bumgarner 2
Paul Goldschmidt 2
Carlos Gonzalez 2
Brad Hawpe 2
Buster Posey 2
Alfonso Soriano 2
Ryan Spilborghs 2
Joey Votto 2
Vernon Wells 2
Jayson Werth 2
IT’S BEEN AWHILE: Ehire Adrianza blasted his second career home run (previous: Sept. 22, 2013 off LHP Andy Pettitte), prior to today he had not homered in his last 222 at-bats.
· Adrianza’s home run marked just the second homer ever allowed by Kershaw to a number nine hitter (other: Madison Bumgarner on May 21, 2015 vs. LAD).
GIANTS SIGN BELT: Earlier today, the Giants and first baseman Brandon Belt reached an agreement on a six-year contract through 2021…approximately 45 minutes following today’s game, Brandon Belt, Larry Baer, Brian Sabean, Bobby Evans and Bruce Bochy will be available to the media in the Nick Peters Media Interview Room at AT&T Park.
Los Angeles Dodgers Notes
THE DODGERS: Recorded just their third win in their past 13 games at AT&T Park.
CLAYTON KERSHAW: Has now tossed a quality outing in 14 of his 15 career starts at AT&T Park.
KENLEY JANSEN: Convert his 14th-consecutive save in as many chances.
INJURY UPDATE: Scott Van Slyke left today’s game with lower back tightness.
