Banda (1-1) held the Giants to one run on three hits and four walks with seven strikeouts over six innings in a win Friday against San Francisco.
He outdueled Madison Bumgarner, who was in top form Friday night. Banda was wild at times, but by opting to nibble with runners on base, he managed to avoid any crooked numbers. Thus far, Banda has shown he'll be a more than adequate fill-in until Robbie Ray (concussion) is ready to return.