Giants' Jake Peavy: Throws seven strong innings Friday

Peavy (4-6) tossed seven strong innings in Friday's win over the Phillies. He gave up two runs on seven hits while striking out four.

Analysis:

It looked like Peavy was in the twilight stage of his career after posting an 8.31 ERA in April. He has really turned things around since then, lowering his overall ERA to 5.22 and posting a 1.91 ERA over his last six starts. Peavy doesn't possess elite strikeout stuff, but he can be useful in the right matchups, especially when pitching in the friendly confines of AT&T Park. He will look to continue his recent string of quality starts when the Giants take on the Athletics on Wednesday.