Giants pitcher George Kontos emerged with a win Wednesday after striking out two in 1 1/3 perfect innings in his team's 5-0 win over the Cubs.
Kontos (1-0) began the sixth inning having inherited a no-hitter from starter Tim Lincecum, and he was able to record four outs before handing the no-hitter over to another reliever, who spoiled the no-hit bid. Kontos has yet to allow a run on four hits and no walks in six innings while striking out six.