kind of swinging,” Chatwood said. “I was able to execute some pitches and get some quick outs.”
The Rockies were hoping for this kind of success this season from Chatwood, but really didn’t expect it. Not this soon, given that he only made a few minor league appearances last season.
“That’s what we talked to Chatty about in spring training, just to keep your expectations realistic, because he’s such a competitor and a perfectionist,” Rockies manager Walt Weiss said. “He’s gone above and beyond so far this year.”
Chatwood is even finding success at Coors Field after being so dominant on the road. His home ERA is 5.10, while his road mark is a scant 0.53, which is tops in the league among starters.
“Chatwood threw well and just couldn’t mount much there,” Bochy said. “That was the difference in the game. They pitched very well tonight.”
TRAINER’S ROOM
Giants: OF Hunter Pence (strained hamstring) and INF Brandon Belt (sprained left ankle) could return to the lineup Saturday. ... RHP Sergio Romo (strained flexor) was scheduled to pitch Friday night with Triple-A Sacramento. He will throw Sunday and Monday before meeting the Giants in Atlanta.
Rockies: RHP Adam Ottavino (Tommy John surgery) may soon start throwing live batting practice. ... C Nick Hundley (strained oblique) took swings in the cage Thursday in Boston.
GONE FISHIN’
Bochy took advantage of a day off Thursday to do some fly fishing in the mountains. He ventured up to good friend Goose Gossage’s cabin, which is just outside of Leadville, Colorado.
“We had a good time,” Bochy said.
GREEN WITH ENVY
The Coors Field grass is definitely greener, with Colorado re-sodding the infield while the team was on a recent road trip.
“It’s more like it used to be,” Weiss said. “For whatever reason, it was a little thin and patchy the last homestand. I think the weather has been tough.”
THIS & THAT
The winning streak against the NL West was San Francisco’s longest since capturing 10 straight in August 1982. ... The Giants had their seven game road winning streak halted. ... San Fran kicked off a 10-game, three-city trip.
UP NEXT
Giants: LHP Madison Bumgarner (6-2) takes one of the NL’s best ERAs (2.17) into the game Saturday. He’s won his last four starts against the Rockies.
Rockies: RHP Eddie Butler (2-2) will get the start, even though LHP Chris Rusin (1-2) was originally scheduled for Saturday. Rusin will throw Sunday.