San Francisco Giants' prized pitching prospect Tim Lincecum's debut was disappointing last night as he made it through only 4 1/3 innings (throwing 100 pitches) allowing 5 hits and 5 walks for 5 runs (4 earned.) Although he would get away with a no decision the Giants would go on to lose the game 8 to 5 to the Phillies. He gave up two home runs including the 5th of the year to the struggling Ryan Howard.

On the positive side of things he did display remarkable velocity on his fastball reaching 100 mph on the stadium gun at one point. He finished with 5 strike outs including 3 in the first inning alone.

Now the Giants fans are hoping that Giants GM Brian Sabean doesn't overreact and pull Lincecum back down to the minors for more "seasoning."

Interestingly enough Lincecum's debut line was very similar to that of Yankees rookie Phil Hughes. Here's hoping Lincecum's second game goes like Hughes' did except without the injury of course.

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