Alex Dickerson takes the Rockies deep to right field to start off the scoring during the bottom of the 1st inning

After missing last season following 2019 shoulder surgery, Reyes Moronta was looking forward to a full season in the Giants’ bullpen, but Sunday the team placed the right-handed reliever on the injured list and called up outfielder LaMonte Wade Jr. Wade Jr., acquired from the Twins this winter, was at the team’s alternate site in Sacramento and he was in the starting lineup against the Rockies on Sunday, furthering the possibility that Austin Slater is not available.

The San Francisco Giants won their second series of the year on Saturday, and now they have the chance to get greedy, and go for a sweep. That sure would be a pretty nice way to start the first homestand of the year, I think. They’ll be sending Anthony DeSclafani to the mound for the second time this year, and they’ll be putting out their lefty-heavy lineup against right-handed pitcher German Marquez.

Estrada, who was designated for assignment when the Yankees traded for Rougned Odor, was optioned to the Giants’ Sacramento alternate site and will likely spend the month of April playing exhibition games against players at the Oakland A’s alternate site. To clear a roster spot for Estrada, the Giants recalled outfielder Jaylin Davis and transferred him to the 60-day injured list with left knee patella tendinitis.

Cueto and right-hander Kevin Gausman have paced a rotation that’s been far better than anticipated through the club’s first eight games as the Giants have had every starter throw at least five innings in each game. Entering 2021, the Giants expected their offense to lead the way and a rebuilt bullpen to provide stability at the end of games, but through a week and a half of play, it’s been the team’s starting pitchers that have propelled manager Gabe Kapler’s club to a 5-3 start.

Brandon Crawford hopes to extend a history of hot hitting against German Marquez when the San Francisco Giants go for a three-game sweep against the visiting Colorado Rockies on Sunday afternoon. Crawford, a San Francisco-area native, has been the offensive difference-maker in the Giants' first two wins in the low-scoring series. His two-run double, combined with the brilliant pitching of Johnny Cueto, led to Friday's 3-1 victory, and his three-run homer rallied San Francisco to a 4-3 win on Sat...

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Colorado Rockies (3-6) vs. San Francisco Giants (5-3) San Francisco; Sunday, 4:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Rockies: TBD Giants: Anthony DeSclafani (0-0, 1.80 ERA, 1.40 WHIP, 4 strikeouts) LINE: Giants favored by 1 1/2 runs; over/under is 8 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Colorado Rockies square off against the San Francisco Giants on Sunday. The Giants finished 18-22 against NL West Division opponents in 2020.

Colorado Rockies (3-6) vs. San Francisco Giants (5-3) San Francisco; Sunday, 4:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Rockies: TBD Giants: Anthony DeSclafani (0-0, 1.80 ERA, 1.40 WHIP, 4 strikeouts) LINE: Giants favored by 1 1/2 runs; over/under is 8 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Colorado Rockies square off against the San Francisco Giants on Sunday. The Giants finished 18-22 against NL West Division opponents in 2020.

Ben Bowden (0-2) relieved Chi Chi González and surrendered consecutive walks to Alex Dickerson and pinch-hitter Wilmer Flores before Crawford's second homer of the season. Ryan McMahon had put the Rockies ahead 3-1 with a two-run homer in the fifth. Dickerson hit an RBI single in the third before Raimel Tapia’s single in the top of the fourth tied it.

Ben Bowden (0-2) relieved Chi Chi González and surrendered consecutive walks to Alex Dickerson and pinch-hitter Wilmer Flores before Crawford's second homer of the season. Ryan McMahon had put the Rockies ahead 3-1 with a two-run homer in the fifth. Dickerson hit an RBI single in the third before Raimel Tapia’s single in the top of the fourth tied it.

Condensed Game: Brandon Crawford launched a three-run home run to be the difference maker in the Giants' 4-3 win over the Rockies

Crawford's three-run homer lifts Giants to 4-3 win

C.J. Cron grounds out to shallow left field, Brandon Crawford to Brandon Belt. Raimel Tapia singles to center field. Charlie Blackmon scores.

Ramón Laureano hit a two-run homer, rookie Seth Brown connected for his first big league home run and the Oakland Athletics beat the Houston Astros 7-3 on Saturday to win the series. The Astros won the opener 6-2 on Thursday night to give them five straight victories over the A’s after a four-game sweep to start the season. The A's and Astros are scheduled off Sunday.

Brandon Crawford delivered the decisive hit for a second straight day, connecting for a three-run homer in the sixth inning as the San Francisco Giants beat the Colorado Rockies 4-3 on Saturday. Crawford also came through with a bases-loaded, two-run double in the seventh of a 3-1 win in Friday's home opener. Ben Bowden (0-2) relieved Chi Chi González and surrendered consecutive walks to Alex Dickerson and pinch-hitter Wilmer Flores before Crawford's second homer of the season.

Brandon Crawford delivered the big blow for the second straight day Saturday, hitting a three-run home run in the sixth inning to help provide a 4-3 win over the Colorado Rockies at Oracle Park. It was Crawford who’s bases loaded double on Opening Day gave Johnny Cueto all he needed to win Friday. It was Crawford’s first home run of the season for the Giants, who improved to 5-3.

Brandon Crawford hit a three-run homer to give the Giants the lead and the bullpen was able to shut down the Rockies.

Brandon Crawford launches a ball deep to right field for a three-run home run, making it 4-3 in the bottom of the 6th inning

It’s going to mean a lot to me because I’m going to be able to share this accomplishment with my family,” Solano said before the game, with Erwin Higueros interpreting. I’m going to put it away in a safe place and just kind of look at it and remember what a good year I had last year. Last season, the second baseman hit .