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Todd Wellemeyer pitches 5 innings, Huff and Renteria homer to lead Giants over Reds 6-0

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The San Francisco Giants are looking for a fifth starter, and it's looking more and more like Todd Wellemeyer is the man who will fill the role.The 31-year-old right-hander became the first Giants pitcher to throw five innings this spring, giving up just four hits and keeping the Cincinnati Reds off the scoreboard in a 6-0 victory on Saturday.He is a non-roster invitee, signed to a minor-league contract on Feb. 10, shortly before pitchers and catchers reported to camp. He began his career as a middle reliever, pitching with the Chicago Cubs, Florida and Kansas City before becoming a starter with St. Louis from 2007-09."I like starting," he said. "My best season was as a starter (13-9 in 32 starts with St. Louis in 2008). I like to get out there and get a good pace going."I felt I pitched well. I wanted to go five, and I am glad I got to do it."Wellemeyer is 2-0 with a 1.20 ERA in five spring games, including two starts.Madison Bumgarner, a 20-year-old left-hand...

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