Skip to main content

CSN Bay Area

HOME  >  NEWS  >  SPORTS
Hudson's strong performance spoiled by error, Giants fall
Share This Post
Comments
Tuesday, May 6, 2014 - 6:15pm

BOX SCORE

PITTSBURGH -- Expanded instant replay has a new fan in Starling Marte.

At least, that is, when the Pittsburgh Pirates are on the right side of it.

The speedy outfielder was called out, then ruled safe on a replay review with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning, lifting the Pirates over San Francisco 2-1 Tuesday night and ending the Giants' six-game winning streak.

It was 1-all when Marte tripled off the right-field wall against Tim Hudson. Marte slid into third, got up and bolted home when the relay from second baseman Ehire Adrianza skipped by third baseman Pablo Sandoval for an error.

Sandoval recovered to throw home and plate umpire Quinn Wolcott initially ruled Marte was tagged by San Francisco catcher Buster Posey. A brief review showed Marte's right hand touched the plate before Posey's glove swiped Marte's chest.

Marte joked he likes replay "sometimes" but never doubted which way the call would go one the umpires took a longer look.

"I know I was safe," Marte said. "It was just about waiting for the umpire to make the decision."

Pirates manager Clint Hurdle raced out of the dugout to challenge the call. He wasn't sure at the time whether Marte was safe for not, but figured Marte deserved the benefit of the doubt.

"It's an aggressive play," Hurdle said. "We continue to talk about being aggressive. We can't use the safety brakes."

A night after rallying from a six-run deficit to win a five-hour, 13-inning marathon, the Giants were stunned when Marte's drive and Adrianza's miscue ruined an otherwise spectacular effort from Hudson (4-2).

The veteran right-hander allowed two runs on five hits in 8 2-3 innings, striking out five and walking one. The only Pirate to advance past second base over the final seven innings was Marte.

"Replay is going to provide the final conclusion," Hudson said. "It is what it is and you've got to accept it. But it's frustrating to be to the end of a call that cost you the ballgame. I've seen calls that were closer than that but weren't overturned."

Tony Watson (3-0) worked around two singles in the ninth to earn the win. Marte scored both Pittsburgh runs and Ike Davis added two hits as the Pirates won for just the fourth time in their last 13 games.

Pittsburgh starter Charlie Morton pitched eight sparkling innings, giving up one unearned run and three hits, walking two and striking out three.

"The pitches he made to the top four hitters, they're as good as I've seen him make," Hurdle said. "He had those guys, there were some hard at-bats. There was good pitching. He hit his spots, changed his speed."

Both teams were looking for length out of their starters after San Francisco's 11-10 the night before left their bullpens taxed.

Going deep into games hasn't been a problem for Hudson, who worked with his typical efficiency while giving the relievers some needed down time.

The 38-year-old has thrown at least seven innings in all seven of his starts this season. He had little trouble getting through eight innings, keeping the Pirates off-balance with his typically impeccable control.

Marte reached on an infield single with one out in the second and moved to third on a single just inside the first-base bag by Davis before scoring on a groundout by Tony Sanchez.

San Francisco's only run came in the second as Sanchez's throwing issues from behind the plate resurfaced.

Brandon Belt hit a leadoff single, stole second and moved to third when Sanchez's throw sailed into shallow center field. Belt scored on Adrianza's sacrifice fly.

NOTES: Pirates LHP Wandy Rodriguez was rocked in his second rehab start while recovering from right knee inflammation. Rodriguez, who is eligible to come off the disabled list, gave up seven runs in 5 1-3 innings, striking out four and walking three while surrendering two home runs at Double-A Altoona. ... The Giants called up RHP reliever George Kontos from Triple-A Fresno on Tuesday and sent Jake Dunning back to the minors. Kontos had a 4.91 ERA in 18 1-3 innings in Fresno. ... San Francisco LHP reliever David Huff, on the disabled list since April 21 a strained left quad, could begin a rehab assignment at Triple- A Fresno on Thursday. Huff threw 70 pitches in a bullpen session on Monday without any setbacks. ... The series concludes on Wednesday. Tim Lincecum (2-1, 5.12 ERA) starts for the Giants against Gerrit Cole (2-2, 3.69).

NBCBayArea.com

There is no data to display.

Video

Reddick: You can't try too hard to hit home runs
Crawford's work in spring training translating to success at plate
Jahvid Best returns to Cal to coach, finish degree
YSTL: What can the Raiders reasonable expect from Derek Carr

Giants

Marlins score in ninth inning, beat Giants 7-5
Giants lineup: No changes for Petit
Inside Pitch: Best Giants lineup since 2002?
Dodgers' Mattingly worried about Brian Wilson
Read More

Athletics

Rewind: Reddick's bat draws the attention this time
Instant Replay: Reddick, A's hammer Indians
Baseball wonders why pitchers' elbows keep tearing
A's lineup: Crisp returns, Gentry sits
Read More

Sharks

Kings blowout Ducks, advance to conference final
Boyle: Sharks decision to let him go is 'devastating'
Wilson hints at drastic roster changes for Sharks
Boyle, Havlat won't return to Sharks; Burns back to blue line
Read More

49ers

Exclusive: Aldon Smith eager for truth to emerge
49ers' Borland armed for successful NFL career
Veteran WRs in battle for 49ers roster spots
49ers share third best odds to win Super Bowl
Read More

Raiders

With contract signed, Mack completely focused on football
Young Raiders mentally tested during rookie minicamp
Carr happy to put NFL draft behind him
Antonio Smith has surgery after weight room incident
Read More

Warriors

Knicks looking at Mark Jackson?
Exclusive: Steve Kerr: 'I have big shoes to fill'
Thunder eliminate Clippers, advance to conference finals
Pacers clinch series with 93-80 win over Wizards
Read More

NCAA

Ogwumike sisters affected by Nigerian kidnappings
Report: Pac-12 may move title game to Levi's Stadium
Gaels load stable for next season
Sheriff: Jameis Winston swiped crab legs
Read More
  • Scoreboard
  • Stats
  • Schedule
  • Roster
  • MLB Standings
  • Buy Giants Gear
  • Buy Giants Tickets
  • Amy G
  • Insider Andrew Baggarly

Latest News

Marlins score in ninth inning, beat Giants 7-5
Associated Press

More Stories

Giants lineup: No changes for Petit
(3)
Inside Pitch: Best Giants lineup since 2002?
See more >

GIANTS VIDEO

Crawford's work in spring training translating to success at plate
Crawford's work in spring training translating to success at plate
See more >

GIANTS TALK

Dodgers' Mattingly worried about Brian Wilson
Rewind: Giants handle hard stuff to make a winner of Cain

GIANTS INSIDER

  • Inside Pitch: Best Giants lineup since 2002?
  • Rewind: Giants handle hard stuff to make a winner of Cain
  • Instant Replay: Hit parade continues as Giants beat Marlins
  • Scoreboard
  • Stats
  • Schedule
  • Roster
  • MLB Standings
  • Buy Athletics Gear
  • Buy Athletics Tickets
  • Insider Joe Stiglich

Latest News

Rewind: Reddick's bat draws the attention this time
Joe Stiglich

More Stories

Instant Replay: Reddick, A's hammer Indians
(1)
Baseball wonders why pitchers' elbows keep tearing
(1)
See more >

A's VIDEO

Reddick: You can't try too hard to hit home runs
Reddick: You can't try too hard to hit home runs
See more >

A's TALK

A's lineup: Crisp returns, Gentry sits
A's Beane qualifies Blanks as rare breed

A's INSIDER

  • Bochy: Sandoval 'bouncing around like a cat'
  • Vogelsong returns to form in win over Pirates
  • Instant Replay: Vogelsong helps Giants salvage series split
  • Scoreboard
  • Stats
  • Schedule
  • Roster
  • NHL Standings
  • Buy Sharks Gear
  • Buy Sharks Tickets
  • Insider Kevin Kurz

Latest News

Kings blowout Ducks, advance to conference final
Associated Press

More Stories

Boyle: Sharks decision to let him go is 'devastating'
(15)
Wilson hints at drastic roster changes for Sharks
(19)
See more >

SHARKS VIDEO

YSTL: How will Burns transition back to blue line?
YSTL: How will Burns transition back to blue line?
See more >

Features

Boyle, Havlat won't return to Sharks; Burns back to blue line
Kings edge Ducks to force Game 7

SHARKS INSIDER

  • Cardinals leaning on surgically-repaired Carpenter in Game 2
  • Instant Replay: Giants' comeback falls short in Game 1 loss
  • Kelly to miss first two NLCS games, at least
  • Scoreboard
  • Stats
  • Schedule
  • Roster
  • NBA Standings
  • Buy Warriors Gear
  • Buy Warriors Tickets

Latest News

Knicks looking at Mark Jackson?
(6)
CSN Bay Area staff

More Stories

Exclusive: Steve Kerr: 'I have big shoes to fill'
(84)
Thunder eliminate Clippers, advance to conference finals
(8)
See more >

WARRIORS VIDEO

Inside the Paint: Is Kerr's inexperience a concern?
Inside the Paint: Is Kerr's inexperience a concern?
See more >

Features

Pacers clinch series with 93-80 win over Wizards
Clippers' Rivers fined for postgame comments

WARRIORS INSIDER

  • Poole's Baseball Hall of Fame ballot unveiled
  • Scoreboard
  • Stats
  • Schedule
  • Roster
  • NBA Standings
  • Buy Kings Gear
  • Buy Kings Tickets

Latest News

Transcript of Kings GM D'Alessandro 'Draft 3.0 Challenge'
CSN Bay Area staff

More Stories

Hitch in Kings' construction plans for new downtown arena
(2)
Kings' 'new era' off to slow start
(9)
See more >

Watch

Malone: First season as Kings coach full of its 'ups and downs'
Malone: First season as Kings coach full of its 'ups and downs'
See more >

Features

Kings fall to Suns in season finale
Kings look to close season with win over Suns

Fantasy Hoops

  • Fantasy news, analysis, draft guide, cheatsheets, projections & more
  • PRO BASKETBALL TALK
  • Scoreboard
  • Stats
  • Schedule
  • Roster
  • NFL Standings
  • Buy 49ers Tickets
  • Buy 49ers Gear
  • Insider Matt Maiocco

Latest News

Exclusive: Aldon Smith eager for truth to emerge
(74)
Matt Maiocco

More Stories

49ers' Borland armed for successful NFL career
(21)
Veteran WRs in battle for 49ers roster spots
(96)
See more >

49ers VIDEO

YSTL: Smith feels he's been unfairly portrayed as a thug
YSTL: Smith feels he's been unfairly portrayed as a thug
See more >

DRAFT CENTRAL

49ers INSIDER

There is no data to display.

  • Scoreboard
  • Stats
  • Schedule
  • Roster
  • NFL Standings
  • Buy Raiders Tickets
  • Buy Raiders Gear
  • Insider Scott Bair

Latest News

With contract signed, Mack completely focused on football
(1)
Scott Bair

More Stories

Young Raiders mentally tested during rookie minicamp
(1)
Carr happy to put NFL draft behind him
(1)
See more >

RAIDERS VIDEO

YSTL: What can the Raiders reasonable expect from Derek Carr
YSTL: What can the Raiders reasonable expect from Derek Carr
See more >

DRAFT CENTRAL

RAIDERS INSIDER

There is no data to display.

  • Scoreboard
  • Stats
  • Schedule
  • Roster
  • MLS Standings
  • MLS Player Leaders
  • Buy Quakes Gear
  • Buy Quakes Tickets

Top Story

Brazil police clash with anti-World Cup protesters
(3)
Associated Press

More Stories

Quakes defender Goodson seeks World Cup role with USMNT
(1)
Earthquakes defender Bernardez suspended, fined
(2)
See more >

Watch

Quakes' Wondolowski, Goodson proud to represent US
Quakes' Wondolowski, Goodson proud to represent US
See more >

Shop

ANDREW BAGGARLY

Inside Pitch: Best Giants lineup since 2002?
See more >

MONTE POOLE

Exclusive: Steve Kerr: 'I have big shoes to fill'
(84)
See more >

MATT MAIOCCO

Exclusive: Aldon Smith eager for truth to emerge
(74)
See more >

SCOTT BAIR

With contract signed, Mack completely focused on football
(1)
See more >

KEVIN KURZ

Boyle: Sharks decision to let him go is 'devastating'
(15)
See more >

JOE STIGLICH

Rewind: Reddick's bat draws the attention this time
See more >

RAY RATTO

NHL's handshake: Game's grossest example of insincerity

TOP STORIES

  • Marlins score in ninth inning, beat Giants 7-5
  • Giants lineup: No changes for Petit
  • Inside Pitch: Best Giants lineup since 2002?

Say Hey Tuesdays

Join us for Say Hey Tuesday – every Tuesday Giants home game.

ALL-STAR TEACHER

Vote for your favorite All-Star Teacher here!

The winner gets $20k for his/her school!

AFF - A'S

Authentic Fan Friday - A's

Come to Authentic Fan Friday at the A's! 

Sit in the Value Deck and score free giveaways - get more info here!

 

NCAA

Sheriff: Jameis Winston swiped crab legs
Change of plans for former Cal QB Zach Kline

MORE

  • SaberCats
  • Fight Sports
  • Motor Sports
  • GolfChannel.com
  • Tennis
  • Ray Ratto

 

TICKETS

  • Giants Tickets
  • A's Tickets
  • 49ers Tickets
  • Raiders Tickets
  • Warriors Tickets
  • Kings Tickets
  • Sharks Tickets
Curry Jersey
Giants Fitted Hat
49ers Hoodie

Mega Menu: Shop

  • Giants
  • A's Shop
  • 49ers
  • Raiders Shop
  • Warriors
  • Kings Shop
  • Sharks Shop

Mega Menu: Shop - Tickets

  • Giants Tickets
  • A's Tickets
  • 49ers Tickets
  • Raiders Tickets
  • Warriors Tickets
  • Kings Tickets
  • Sharks Tickets

Latest Videos

Reddick: You can't try too hard to hit home runs
Reddick: You can't try too hard to hit home runs
See more >

ONLINE SHOWS

  • Carpool Confessions
  • Amy G’s Exclusives
  • Buster Knows Squat
  • Humm BB
  • Bullshootin'

TV SHOWS

  • All Videos
  • SportsNet Central
  • Yahoo SportsTalk Live

INSIDERS

  • Ray Ratto - Senior Insider
  • Kevin Kurz - Sharks
  • Monte Poole - Warriors
  • Andrew Baggarly - Giants
  • Joe Stiglich - A's
  • Matt Maiocco - 49ers
  • Scott Bair - Raiders
  • TV Schedule - Bay Area and California
  • Channel Locations - Bay Area
  • Channel Locations - California