Aubrey Huff soon to get a start or 2

Manager Bruce Bochy said he'll find a start or two for Aubrey Huff on the Giants' seven-game road trip through Milwaukee and Miami, and nothing happened to change his mind in Sunday's 6-2 loss to the A's.

Huff most likely will start at first base for Brandon Belt, who struck out three times Sunday. His last two strikeouts were of the looking variety, including one that came with the bases loaded in the fifth inning.

"We're striking out too much with runners in scoring position," Bochy said. "You've got to battle and find a way to put it in play. It's always been my theory: 'If you're going to go down, go down swinging.' "

Huff hasn't had many swinging chances since he was activated May 7, going 1-for-6 with a walk and a run scored since seeking help for an anxiety disorder. Bochy doesn't want Huff to get stale and has told him to concentrate on first base because Gregor Blanco, Melky Cabrera and Angel Pagan have been productive in the three outfield spots.

"He's ready," Bochy said of Huff. "I've been watching him, and he's feeling just fine. Now, it's just a matter of throwing him out there and letting him get three or four at-bats."


(sfgate.com)