Rusin can’t contain Giants’ offense in loss

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DENVER — Buster Posey had three hits and scored twice as the Giants’ offense ignited early to claim an 8-3 victory and a series win over the Rockies on Sunday.

Rockies starter Chris Rusin was shelled for six runs over five innings, allowing 11 hits and walking three. Denard Span capped off the scoring against Rusin with a home run to lead off the fourth. San Francisco had 17 hits on the day, tying a season high.

Johnny Cueto continued his dominance against Colorado, as he entered with an 18 1/3-inning scoreless streak. Cueto earned the win after surrendering two runs — one earned, on Trevor Story’s 14th homer — over six innings with five strikeouts. The Rockies’ Carlos Gonzalez also homered for the second straight game.

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