Bumgarner’s intensity already in midseason form
Failing to snag a sharp double-play comebacker in the first inning of Tuesday night’s exhibition, Bumgarner was visibly peeved, as if it were midseason.
The Giants’ ace is struggling with his cut fastball, usually one of the first pitches he masters in spring training, and got mad after throwing a third-inning cutter to Scott Schebler, though it struck him out.
Was Bumgarner showing his competitive juices two starts into spring training?
Bumgarner worked three innings and struggled in the first, giving up three runs on three hits.
Pagan said he’ll need to relearn the intricacies of when to back up the center fielder vs. backing up the third baseman, throwing to the right base and throwing with different arm angles.
Right fielder Hunter Pence (Achilles tendinitis) is targeted to debut Friday.
Santiago Casilla, who has been slowed by flulike symptoms, will face hitters Wednesday in preparation for his first appearance.
Fellow reliever Sergio Romo will face hitters twice before his debut. …
Bruce Bochy said Chris Heston, who gave up three runs in 22/3 innings, will work his pitch count to where a starter’s would be by the end of camp, if only to be insurance for Matt Cain.
Jarrett Parker, who homered six times in September, hit a two-run homer in the third inning. …
Ex-Giant Jonathan Sanchez, trying for a comeback with the Reds, surrendered five runs on four hits and four walks in 12/3 innings.
Conor Gillaspie would have scored on Panik’s single if Angel Pagan weren’t thrown out at third on the play, ending the inning.
Manager Bruce Bochy, whose team played its first spring training night game at Scottsdale Stadium.