The Giants erupted for seven runs in the second inning against the Nationals, which was all they needed to win their opener 7-1.
Miguel Cabrera joined Giants legend Willie Mays in elite company on Saturday.
The Detroit Tigers slugger collected his 3,000th career hit on Saturday against the Colorado Rockies at Comerica Park.
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Cabrera is the 33rd player in MLB history with at least 3,000 hits but just the third, along with Mays, with 3,000 hits, 500 home runs and a .300 career batting average.
Certainly, very elite company.
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The Detroit legend will likely be a first-ballot Hall of Famer when he eventually retires. His remarkable 20-year career has consisted of 3,000 hits, 502 home runs, two AL MVP Awards, 11 All-Star appearances and a Triple Crown finish in 2012.
