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Berkman hits 15th homer, Astros rally past Giants

Berkman hits 15th homer, Astros rally past Giants
JANIE McCAULEY, May 15, 2008
Lance Berkman is going to ride this hitting tear he's on as long as possible. Same goes for Houston manager Cecil Cooper, who continues to be amazed by his club's gutsy play. Berkman splashed his major league-leading 15th home run into McCovey Cove to break a ninth-inning tie, helping the Astros rally past the San Francisco Giants 8-7 on Thursday for their 11th win in 13 games. ...More
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Giants Team Report

Giants Team Report May 16, 2008

Predictions for the Giants coming into the season usually mentioned last place, and sometimes 100 losses.

But the Giants are in third place, ahead of Colorado and Los Angeles, and that has general manager Brian Sabean thinking positive. He told the San Francisco Chronicle he believes the team can contend this season.

"As long as we've got a chance to stay in and around third place, why not?" Sabean told the Chronicle. "Why wouldn't you want to think that way? These guys think that way.

"Between what people thought of us and how we're actually performing, I think these guys have a lot to be proud of."

The Giants still have loads of questions, with a lack of power and with a lot of young players contributing. ...More

 
 Team Injuries
 Player Date Status Injury
 M. Valdez RP May 14, 2008 15-day Strained right elbow
 K. Correia SP/RP Apr 27, 2008 15-day Strained left oblique
 E. Threets RP Apr 20, 2008 15-day Right intercostal strain
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San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy removes relief pitcher Tyler Walker as catcher Steve Holm, right, looks on during the eighth inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Thursday, May 15, 2008. The Houston Astros won 8-7, and Walker faltered on his 32nd birthday.
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San Francisco Giants pitcher Alex Hinshaw makes his major league debut and throws against Houston Astros' Michael Bourn during the eighth inning of their baseball game in San Francisco, Thursday, May 15, 2008. Houston won the game 8-7.
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Houston Astros' Lance Berkman smiles while walking back to the dugout during the second inning of their baseball game against the San Francisco Giants in San Francisco, Thursday, May 15, 2008. Later in the game Berkman hit his 15th home run of the season.
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San Francisco Giants pitcher Vinnie Chulk, bottom, walks back to the mound after giving up a home run to the Houston Astros Lance Berkman, top, during the ninth inning of their baseball game in San Francisco, Thursday, May 15, 2008. Houston won the game, 8-7.
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 NL West Standings
W L Pct GB 
 Arizona 26 15 .634 -- 
 LA Dodgers 21 19 .525 4.5 
 San Francisco 17 25 .405 9.5 
 Colorado 15 26 .366 11.0 
 San Diego 15 27 .357 11.5 
 Complete Standings
 Individual Leaders
Tim Lincecum - San Francisco GiantsT. Lincecum
#55, Starting Pitcher
Leads team with 5 Wins
STAT PLAYER TOTAL
 AVGA. Rowand.333 
 HRA. Rowand
 RBIA. Rowand20 
 RF. Lewis23 
 SBE. Velez
 WT. Lincecum
 SVB. Wilson12 
 IPT. Lincecum56.1 
 ERAT. Lincecum1.92 
 Full: Batting Stats Pitching Stats
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 Last Five Games
 Sun, May 11PhiladelphiaW 4-3 
 Mon, May 12HoustonL 3-7 
 Tue, May 13HoustonW 4-2 
 Wed, May 14HoustonL 3-6 
 Thu, May 15HoustonL 7-8 
 Next Five Games
 Fri, May 16Chi White Sox22:15 
 Sat, May 17Chi White Sox21:05 
 Sun, May 18Chi White Sox16:05 
 Mon, May 19at Colorado20:35 
 Tue, May 20at Colorado20:35 
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