The Giants suffered their third loss in a row; an anemic 2-1 smack down by the lowly puds. Perhaps they were counting on another ninth inning comeback but it was not to be. Tonight truly was a rude reminder of just how weak our offense can be. And yet, it was also a reminder of just how good Tim Lincecum could still be.
Which is why I find myself with a bit of a shit eating grin. Tim did damn good tonight; 105 pitches (64 strikes), 7 innings, 2 runs, 6 hits (all singles), 3 walks, and a nifty NINE strikeouts. His only failing was allowing 4 of those singles in the third inning. Lincecum's stuff was as nasty as I can remember and with Buster behind the plate, Tim showed no hesitation to bring it. He finished strong (two K's) and I always take that as a very good sign. Two quality starts in a row is not exactly something to wet your pants over, but believe me, I am starting to get excited. Maybe, just maybe, very good times are ahead for Timmeh.
4 comments:
Around here we call that "getting Cain'd."
Very happy to see Tim pitch well, despite the agonizing loss.
How about Pagan's catch in CF? Man, that saved a run or two. And Pablo's spectacular grab of that bunt attmept. It all has to work together to get a win: pitching, fielding, hitting, baserunning, etc.
I'm also happy about the pitcher, but it's frustrating when the offense goes into hibernation. Our only run was manufactured by Pagan in the first inning with a single, a steal, a fielder's choice and a wild pitch.
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