starters every opportunity to reach five innings and qualify for a victory, and given one last chance, Lincecum got A.J. Ellis to fly out to right to end the threat. It was ugly at times, but Lincecum still contributed to a strong stretch for the staff. In the three-game series, Giants starters went 19 innings without allowing an earned run.

"He gave us a chance to win the game," Bochy said. "Any time you get a win, that's a great night."

The Dodgers loaded the bases with nobody out in the sixth, but George Kontos, who gave up the game-winning homer to Clayton Kershaw on opening day, entered and got Kemp to ground into a rally-killing double play.

Javier Lopez and Chad Gaudin set the stage for Sergio Romo, who pickedsaid.

Belt's face told the same story Wednesday, the second straight day that he was out of the lineup because of a stomach virus that has sapped his strength. Belt didn't feel as nauseous as he had on Tuesday but said: "I've got nothing left in the tank."

Belt is so worn down that the walk from his hotel room to the lobby left him short of breath, but he said he was hopeful that he would feel well enough to play when the Giants return to AT&T Park for their home opener. He'll be helped by the fact that the team is off Thursday.

After taking the whole day off Tuesday, Belt took part in portions of the pregame workout Wednesday and took a few rounds of batting practice on