Cueto snaps winless skid and helps Giants beat Mets 8-1 (Yahoo Sports)

Johnny Cueto pitched seven effective innings and ended his six-start winless streak, and the San Francisco Giants broke away late from the New York Mets 8-1 Friday night. Denard Span had four hits and Conor Gillaspie homered as the Giants won their second straight over the Mets and moved back ahead of the Dodgers for the NL West lead. Cueto (14-3) allowed one run and eight hits, walking none and striking out two.