Giants Blank Rockies, Sweep Doubleheader

Giants Blank Rockies, Sweep Doubleheader
Hayden Birdsong (60) of the San Francisco Giants pitches against the Colorado Rockies in the top of the first inning of game two of a doubleheader in San Francisco on July 27, 2024. Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images
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Rookie Hayden Birdsong combined with four relievers on a four-hitter as the San Francisco Giants completed a doubleheader sweep over the visiting Colorado Rockies with a 5–0 victory on Saturday night.

Birdsong (3–0), Sean Hjelle, Taylor Rogers, Erik Miller and Spencer Bivens combined for 13 strikeouts after Blake Snell and three relievers teamed for 17 in a 4–1 win in the opener.