After Melvin’s ejection, rookie Birdsong pitches SF Giants to 3-2 win over Rockies

DENVER — With time winding down to solidify their position in the playoff race, the Giants were in desperate need of a shot in the arm when they arrived at Coors Field Sunday morning after dropping their first two games of the second half to the worst team in the National League.

Whether it was Bob Melvin’s pregame ejection, Jorge Soler’s mammoth leadoff home run that followed shortly thereafter or the electric six innings from rookie right-hander Hayden Birdsong, the Giants got what they needed to eke out a win over the Rockies...