New Blood Helps Giants Win First Series in Arizona

Remember his name: Chris Heston. The 26 year old called up from Triple A Sacramento was the hero Wednesday night as he filled in some huge shoes to lead the World Champion Giants 5-2 over the Diamondbacks.
The first inning wasn't pretty, but the minor league veteran showed iron-clad composure as he settled down to earn his first career MLB win. Heston who was taking injured Matt Cain's spot finished with 91 pitches in six innings allowing just 3 hits and 2 unearned runs.

"The first inning started pretty shaky," said Heston. "Luckily I was able to get back on it and keep going. The game plan is to do whatever I can do to help our club win."
Manager Bruce Bochy was so impressed with Heston that he is considering keeping him exactly where he is in the rotation which would have the rookie as the starter on opening day in San Francisco Monday night.
"What a game he had,"said Bochy. "Good for him. He was a little amped up the first inning but settled down and really did a nice job. We're not moving him. We need him right now. It's a good shot in the arm for us."
An excellent shot in the arm for Heston as well. The Florida native who boarded the plane to San Diego with the team recalled how he was having lunch in Sacramento preparing to start for the River Cats when he got the call.
"I'm just on cloud nine,"said Heston. "I'm ecstatic. I'm just happy I could come in and get the job done."
Heston wasn't the only new Giant delivering in the desert to ensure the first series victory. Nori Aoki had six hits in his first three games in a San Francisco uniform. Matt Duffy also had timely hits and  Casey McGehee went 2 for 5 with a two-run homer to make fans ask Pablo who?
In all the world champs showed impressive offensive power in hitter friendly Arizona with 37 hits. However, now they head to pitcher friendly San Diego for four games before returning home.