What's in a name?

Giants 5, Rockies 4

After Nolan Jones—who? yeah, exactly—launched a ball 483 feet, the Giants had a 4.4% chance to win. Even that felt generous.

Jones's missile gave the Rockies a 4-0 lead in the sixth. The Giants had only one hit. Colorado starter Connor Seabold, with a great name and a less-great 5.40 ERA, shut them down. Until he didn't.

The Giants came alive with five runs across the seventh and eighth innings to steal one at Coors Field. And if this team is going to break from its .500 doldrums, these are the kind of wins that have to turn into springboards.

Not another stepping stone on the road to 81-81.

Next up: Alex Cobb (5-2, 2.71 ERA) and the Giants are going for a sweep. Chase Anderson (0-0, 1.69 ERA) stands in their way. First pitch, 12:10 p.m.