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SAN FRANCISCO -- Ryan Vogelsong will make his first start against the San Francisco Giants in 12 years Monday when the Pittsburgh Pirates open a three-game series against the National League West leaders.Vogelsong, 39, played seven seasons for the Giants, including 2012 and 2014, when he started seven games and went 3-0 in the postseason as the club was winning a pair of World Series championships.The 12-year veteran was allowed to leave as a free agent last winter, signing with the Pirates while the Giants were adding free agents Johnny Cueto and Jeff Samardzija.The Giants have since acquired a third new starter, Matt Moore, in a trade with Tampa Bay. The left-hander will oppose Vogelsong in the series opener.Vogelsong last faced the Giants as a starter on Aug. 12, 2004, when he was the losing pitcher for the Pirates in a 7-0 home loss. He allowed three runs on six hits in five innings that day.He started a game for the Pirates at AT&T Park in San Francisco earlier that season, limiting the Giants to two runs on eight hits over six innings in a 4-2 win.He did not get a decision in that game, and has gone 0-1 with a 5.74 ERA in four career appearances (three starts) against the Giants.Vogelsong went 48-49 with a 3.93 ERA over two stints with the Giants that covered all or parts of seven seasons. He started 132 games for San Francisco.Hes never a foe; hes someone were competing against, Giants right fielder Hunter Pence said of his former teammate. Ill always be a fan of Ryan Vogelsong. You enjoy competing with him, and youre grateful for the honor to compete against him.The right-hander will be making his third start (fifth appearance) this season for the Pirates. Hes gone 1-2 with a 2.67 ERA, which would be a career-low if he were able to finish the season with it.Vogelsong recorded his best season ERA as a Giant in 2011, when he made the NL All-Star team en route to a 13-7 record and 2.71 ERA.He has pitched well for the Pirates since joining the starting rotation in August following the clubs trade of Francisco Liriano to the Toronto Blue Jays. Hes allowed just one earned run in 12 innings against Atlanta and San Diego, although the Pirates lost both games, 5-2 to the Braves and 4-0 to the Padres.Its no secret that I feel more comfortable (starting), said Vogelsong, who has been used both as a starter and a reliever by the Giants and Pirates in his career. For some reason, when I start, I feel like my stuff is better.The Pirates flew to San Francisco on Sunday night on the heels of taking two of three from the Giants NL West rivals, the Los Angeles Dodgers.Like Vogelsong, the Giants Moore has been the victim of a scarcity of run support. He has yet to record a win for San Francisco in two starts since the trade despite allowing a total of just four runs on six hits in 12 innings at Philadelphia and Miami.The Giants have split those games, beating the Phillies 3-2 and losing to the Marlins 2-0. Moore received a no-decision and a loss in those games.The 27-year-old will be making his AT&T park debut Monday, and will be facing the Pirates for the first time in his six-year career.The Giants are coming off a stunning, 8-7 loss to the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday, a game San Francisco led 7-1 in the seventh inning. Angels Jerseys China . All of the scoring came in the final 20:04. Lucic scored on a power play at 15:46 of the third period, when he tipped a shot over Stars goalie Kari Lehtonen for a 3-1 lead. Stitched Angels Jerseys . -- Team after team passed on Andre Ellington in the draft. https://www.cheapangels.com/ . 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Not coincidentally, the Pistons have romped to double-digit victories over Orlando and Milwaukee.They close out a three-game stretch of home games against the revamped Knicks on Tuesday at The Palace.Defensively, he helps us out a whole bunch just by grabbing those rebounds and contesting shots, Detroit forward Tobias Harris said of Drummond. Hes working his butt off on the defensive end. Offensively, hes getting on the glass, getting offensive rebounds, and those are turning into points. Hes playing really confident right now and we need that from him.Drummond posted his 10th career 20-20 game in the Pistons 98-83 victory over the Bucks on Sunday. His 16.3 rebounding average through three games leads the league. He averaged a league-high 14.8 boards last season.Drummonds also been a big presence on the offensive end, even when hes not plucking offensive rebounds. His ability to finish on pick-and-rolls is leading to extra defensive attention, opening up space for his teammates.Hes playing really, really unselfish basketball, coach Stan Van Gundy said. Hes really trying to play winning basketball.Detroit (2-1) tightened up its defense after an opening-night loss in Toronto, limiting its last two opponents to under 40 percent shooting.Weve done a good job the last two games, Van Gundy said. You hope to carry that forward. Every night is another challenge, butt plus-18 on the boards (Sunday) was a major step forward.ddddddddddddThe Knicks (1-1) took a big step forward after their opening-night loss in Cleveland, defeating the Memphis Grizzlies 111-104 Saturday night. They shot 52.6 percent from the field and several of the newcomers had noteworthy performances.New center Joakim Noah, who will have to contend with Drummond in the middle, had team highs in rebounds (10) and assists (seven). Courtney Lee contributed 16 points and backcourt partner Derrick Rose added 13.Rose, who missed a chunk of training camp attending his civil sexual assault trial in Los Angeles, is growing more comfortable with the offense.We looked like we knew what we were doing more often because we were able to have a couple of practices with Derrick, coach Jeff Hornacek said to the New York Post. Well continue to get better and better as the season goes on.Carmelo Anthony, who scored 20 points against the Grizzlies, is trying to adapt to having better offensive players around him.You dont see me complaining about it. You didnt see me out there making a face, Anthony said to the Post. Its something that I embrace. I look forward to just being out there with guys who can control the game and make plays, and when its my time, its my time.Anthonys 21.3 scoring average in 27 career games against the Pistons is his lowest among Eastern Conference opponents.New York won the season series 2-1 a year ago, with the home team prevailing each time. ' ' '