SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Kevin Gausman, the Giants’ most significant pitching addition this offseason, has faced major-league hitters in almost every ballpark. There is one notable exception. The one time he had a start scheduled at Coors Field, the game snowed out.



That was a big deal for Gausman, who grew up in the Denver suburbs and had bought hundreds of tickets for friends and family.



“I was pretty pissed,” said Gausman, laughing. “I played for free that weekend, for sure.”



He is looking forward to three series and three potential chances to pitch in Denver this season. But mostly, he’s looking forward to taking the ball and establishing some consistency in the friendlier environs of Oracle Park. Even though he grew up in Colorado, he said he copied one of his friends, a diehard Giants fan, and pulled for the orange and black as a kid.



He also grew up a fan of the guys in black and white shirts.