Game Recap: Giants 5, Marlins 2

The Giants had two options with Brandon Belt: they could have taken the Freddie Freeman approach, giving him a long leash and an everyday job right off the bat; but instead they took….whatever approach it is they took. March 30: Belt makes Giants out of Spring Training April 20: Belt optioned to Fresno May 26: Belt recalled from Fresno June 5: Belt placed on 15-day DL July 8: Belt activated from DL, optioned to Fresno July 19: Belt recalled from Fresno August 5: Belt optioned to Fresno August 13: Belt recalled from Fresno Two home runs for Brandon Belt. One off LHP Michael Dunn — in fact, the first home run he’d ever given up to a left-handed hitter. Belt appears to be here to stay, which is awesome, even if it means the T-shirt I just bought is no longer relevant. And wow, Ryan Vogelsong. After allowing a couple hits in the first inning (including a solo HR by Mike Stanton), he retired 17 straight hitters. 7.2 innings with just one run allowed, three hits, eight...