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Doug Davis struggles mightily as Cubs fall to Giants 13-7

Nothing seemed to go Doug Davis ' way in this one.The San Francisco Giants battered the Chicago Cubs pitcher, scoring 10 runs off Davis en route to a 13-7 victory Tuesday in the first game of a day-night doubleheader.Davis (1-7) allowed 10 earned runs and 12 hits over 4 1-3 innings, the most runs he has given up since his major league debut on Aug. 9, 1999."They're a pitchable team," Davis said of the Giants. "I think there's holes in everybody's swing if you're able to execute. It was just one of those days. I feel like every time they hit the ball, it was where we weren't, whether it was hard or soft."Obviously, we don't play anyone over the fence for the home runs."Pat Burrell and Aaron Rowand each drove in three runs as the Giants surpassed their season high of 12 runs, which they set at St. Louis on June 2. They also stretched their winning streak to six games.Burrell, who came in just 1 for 15 lifetime against Davis, had three hits against the lefty. He scored two runs and homere...

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