The Giants’ emergency starter Brad Hennessey showed the major leaguers a thing or two tonight in Los Angeles, throwing six-plus shutout innings at a previously potent Dodger lineup and beating them, 2-0, with some stellar bullpen help. The Giants took two out of three in the series, despite the fact that they scored just five runs in the three games. That’s because the Dodgers scored only four. It’s a tough situation for a pitcher who had been on the minor league roster just yesterday, but Hennessey had been considered a strong contender for fifth starter in spring training, and he should be able to fill that role until Noah Lowry comes off the disabled list. Anyone who can beat the hated Dodgers deserves that chance.

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