The Three P's

Pitching, pitching, and pitching.  Lincecum, Walker, and Wilson were the story of the evening, holding the A's scoreless and preserving a narrow victory for the Orange & Black.

In one of the better pitching duels this season (and a possible preview of an All Star pitching matchup), Tiny Tim looked big fanning eleven batters in seven pitched to earn his ninth win. Tyler Walker pitched a gritty eigth and Brian Wilson avoided letting a one out walk to Raj Davis hurt the Giants in the end to pick up his 22nd save.

The honor of Shakespearean Tragedy of the Game belongs to Justin Duchscherer, who despite pitching eight
innings of two hit ball still took the loss.

Giants avoid the season sweep and order is returned to the universe.