Orioles’ early offense plenty to beat Giants

SAN FRANCISCO — Mark Trumbo sent a towering blast into the left-field bleachers for his 33rd home run and the Orioles collectively jumped on Matt Cain early, generating five runs on 11 hits in the first five innings as part of a convincing 5-2 series-opening win Friday over the Giants at AT&T Park.

The Orioles, who entered the series with a Major League-best 172 home runs, flexed their muscles and added to that total with two Friday. Trumbo hit a two-run blast in the third and Chris Davis hit a solo home run in the fifth off Cain, who has now allowed multiple home runs in three of his five outings since returning from the disabled list. Cain hadn’t allowed a run in his last two appearances entering this start. But he lacked command Friday and exited after pitching just four-plus innings.

Meanwhile, Baltimore rookie Dylan Bundy became the latest pitcher to stymie a reeling Giants offense, yielding one run on three hits in 5 2/3 innings. Closer Zach Britton recorded his 36th straight save to start the season, and his 38th straight save dating …

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