Pedro Alvarez (.235 – 31 HR – 85 RBI) had his bat going Thursday night vs the Giants. Alvarez went 2-5 with 2 RBIs and 2 doubles. Alvarez hit a ground rule double off Matt Cain in the 3rd then hit a 2-run double in the 5th off lefty Guillermo Moscoso scoring Jose Tabata and Neil Walker. The 2-run double was RBIs No. 84 and 85 on the season for Alvarez. Alvarez 4th in the NL and tied for 1st in home runs, is on pace for a 40 home run, 108 RBI season.