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18 August 2011 / SF News / Andrew Dalton

Thursday Morning Roundup


  • Matt Cain ruled the mound last night in Atlanta, giving up five hits and a walk before shutting down 18 consecutive batters. And the offense woke up too, with four runs in the fourth and two in the ninth (including a sac fly from a limpy Pablo Sandoval). Brian Wilson Relievers Dan Runzler and Jeremy Affeldt gave up a few in the bottom of the 9th, but ultimately held out for a 7-5 final score. The Giants now look to split the series in Atlanta with Tim Lincecum on the mound tonight. They're still 2.5 games back on the Dbacks. [MLB.com]

  • Here's Mark Zuckerberg, shoeless and beer-swilling in Palo Alto circa 2005, discussing why he won't go big with Facebook. (Oh, the memories!) [Gawker]

  • Cats and kittens are coming to a new adoption center at Pet Food Express. Please don't eat them. [SFEx]

  • City is planning a free weeklong camping trip to Camp Mather for kids. It's going to be the opposite of "Scared Straight" bootcamps. [BCN/Appeal]

  • The Palace Steakhouse officially reopens at Mission and Cesar Chavez next week. And it'll be open late for anyone who wants to scarf down some protein after a long night at the The Knockout. [Bernalwood]

  • Police are searching for a canoer who went missing near Treasure Island yesterday evening. Apparently it capsized and two passengers bailed to head home. The missing canoe pilot climbed back in the boat and hasn't been seen since. [KTVU]

  • San Francisco: the drink! Spotted abroad, in Norway. [SexPigeon]

  • We've heard rumors that babies are the new hip accessory. But is it really time for babies in the Mission? [Wendy McNaughton] [Mission Mission]
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