Giants won't retain Lansford as hitting coach

SAN FRANCISCO -- The Giants will not renew hitting coach Carney Lansford's contract after scoring the fifth-fewest runs in the majors this season. The team announced Wednesday that Lansford won't be retained after his contract expires at the end of the month. Lansford spent two seasons as hitting coach. The team had the second-fewest homers (122) and drew the fewest walks (392) in the majors this season. The Giants finished 88-74, four games behind wild-card winner Colorado. Manager Bruce Bochy and general manager Brian Sabean received two-year contract extensions Tuesday.