--CF Aaron Rowand received his 2007 Gold Glove before Saturday's game. It was presented by his old Phillies manager, Charlie Manuel, in a pregame ceremony. The Phillies were in San Francisco over the weekend. "That's going front and center on my mantel," Rowand said. "Throughout my career, if there was any individual award I coveted, it's that one, because I love to play defense."

--SS Omar Vizquel collected his 2,600th hit, though it took him a while. He made his 2008 debut Saturday after recovering from spring training knee surgery and collected three hits. He played all nine innings, something he didn't do in any of his rehab games. He played again Sunday and was walked intentionally three times, the most intentional walks issued to a Giant since Barry Bonds got four on Sept. 22, 2004

--RHP reliever Billy Sadler pitched 1 2/3 scoreless innings Sunday. It was his second scoreless outing since he was promoted from Class AAA Fresno, replacing struggling RHP Brad Hennessey, who was optioned to the minors. Sadler retired both Pittsburgh batters he faced Thursday after entering with one out and two on.

--C Bengie Molina reached base three times using a pink bat, as part of MLB's effort to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer research. Molina doubled, singled and was hit by a pitch. He also scored the Giants' first two runs.

--LHP Jonathan Sanchez allowed three runs and four hits in 4 1/3 innings. Most telling were his five walks. It was the second straight start in which he failed to last five innings.

BY THE NUMBERS
91-85 -- Giants' interleague record, one of just seven NL teams above .500 in interleague history.

QUOTE TO NOTE
"I was kidding with him that he must have had No. 25 on his back." -- Manager Bruce Bochy on Omar Vizquel, who drew three intentional walks for the first time in his career. Barry Bonds wore No. 25.

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