04/22/1972 - Giants Take Nail-Biter Over Astros
The Giants faced a stiff challenge from Houston pitcher Larry Dierker, but persevered to claim a win at Candlestick Park. The final score was 3-2. Dierker went 9 innings and allowed 2 earned runs. The win brings the Giants to 5-10, a soft start for a team that made the playoffs just last season.
The Giants got a big at-bat from pinch hitter Al Gallagher. For the game, Gallagher went 1-1. In the bottom of the 12th, with the bases loaded, he stroked a run-scoring single. His 1st hit of the season gave San Francisco a 3-2 lead.
"Good pitching, clutch hitting," said San Francisco skipper. "I can't complain."
For his part, Dave pokes another one over the fence, this time off RHP Larry Dierker:
BOTTOM OF THE 7TH
Count: 3-1
SOLO HOME RUN (Flyball, 7D), Distance : 371 ft
Season HR #2 - Career HR # 8
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