Hayden Birdsong, Jorge Soler fuel win vs. Rockies NBC Sports Bay Area & California [Video]

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On a day that began with manager Bob Melvin being ejected during the lineup exchange prior to first pitch, the Giants got an outstanding start from rookie Hayden Birdsong while Jorge Soler and Tyler Fitzgerald provided all the power in a 3-2 win over the Colorado Rockies on Sunday.

The win, only San Francisco’s fourth in the last nine games, prevented the Giants from being swept by the Rockies for the first time since 2018.

Birdsong, who seems to be solidifying his spot in the rotation every time he goes out, set the tone in this one. The right-hander retired 11 of the first 12 batters he faced and was dynamic throughout.

The Giants provided just enough offense to make it hold up.

Soler hit an absolute bomb leading off the game and Fitzgerald added his own solo shot in the third inning, marking the third consecutive game that the young infielder has gone deep.

Mike Yastrzemski also collected the 500^…