Mike Krukow pitched five innings in his first start of the season for the Giants.

Sure, Key could rebound and pitch gloriously in his next start.

After losing Game 1, he pitched brilliantly in his next start.

In the first game, Trachsel (12-13) pitched six innings in his final start of the season and allowed one run on three hits.

May (3-4) pitched a complete-game, 8-2 victory against Cleveland in his last start.

"I pitched with it in my last start, and it was still bothering me when I played catch today."

Ryan (4-3) pitched five innings in his first start since May 17 when back spasms sidelined him.

Wells, who was not available for comment, probably won't be able to pitch in his scheduled start on Saturday.

Wright pitched six shutout innings in his first start of 1979.

Cone, in fact, pitched a shutout in his first start, which came May 3, a month into the season.