sentences:  In his first start for the Giants on May 8, 1977, Curtis pitched a two-hit 10-0 shutout versus the Mets and hit for two singles and a triple.While playing for the Giants, Curtis lived in Foster City, California.He was converted back to a starter when he signed with the San Diego Padres as a free agent for the season, and emerged as the ace of the staff by the end of the season, going 10-8 with a 3.51 ERA for the last-place team.