Mar 12, 2014; Scottsdale, AZ, USA; San Francisco Giants center fielder Gregor Blanco (7) scores as the ball gets past Chicago White Sox catcher Tyler Flowers (21) during the first inning at Scottsdale Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports
The San Francisco Giants’ bullpen didn’t allow an earned run over 4.2 innings Wednesday andJoaquin Ariascapped a two-run rally in the bottom of the ninth with a walkoff RBI single as the Giants beat the Chicago White Sox in Cactus League play 4-3 at Scottsdale Stadium.
The Giants were down 3-2 headed to the bottom of the ninth against Chicago right-handerNestor Molina(0-1).
Hector Sanchezled off with a single andNick Noonandoubled deep to left to bring home pinch-runnerJuan Perezto tie the game. After pinch-hitterBrandon Hickssacrificed Noonan to third, Arias lined a single up the middle to end it for the Giants (9-5).
Tim Lincecumsurrendered his first runs of the spring, allowing two runs on four hits and a walk in 4.1 innings, fanning three.Dan Runzlersurrendered the lead while getting the final two outs of the fifth, allowing one runner he inherited from Lincecum to score. He gave up two hits and struck out two.
Yusmeiro Petitgave up an unearned run on one hit with two Ks in two innings, Santiaga Casilla worked a perfect eighth andMason Tobin(1-0) worked around two walks in the ninth, fanning one.
The Giants got toFelipe Paulinoearly, scoring twice in the first to put the White Sox (5-6) into a 2-0 hole.
Gregor Blancosingled to lead off andMichael Morseskied a double to right that scored Blanco. Morse wound up at this when shortstopLeury Garcia’s relay throw was wild.Buster Poseythen singled to right to bring home Morse.
It stayed 2-0 until the fifth.Alejandro De Azahad an RBI single with one out in the top of the fifth off Lincecum and with runners on first and third, Runzler came on to relieve Lincecum. Garcia laid a bunt down the first base line that scored De Aza. Runzler surrendered a hit up the middle to load the bases, but then punched outGordon Beckhamand Jose Abreau on called third strikes to preserve the tie.
Chicago took a 3-2 lead in the seventh. De Aza reached when Petit’s throw to first was wild, stole second and scored on a single byTyler Flowers.
The Giants had nine hits on the day, with Blanco and Posey getting two apiece. Blanco’s 2-for-3 day raised his spring average to .238 and Posey is now at .450 this spring after going 2-for-3.
San Francisco heads to Surprise Stadium for their first night game of the spring schedule, facing the Texas Rangers at 6:05 p.m. Pacific.
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