Yusmeiro Petit came agonizingly close last season to baseball immortality. This season he's taken another shot at it and come away with a major league record--46 batters retired consecutively. It's not as glamorous as a perfect game, but the cool thing about it is that he alone is at the top of the list. Not bad. One thing you learn watching this game is that any guy on the roster might play the hero one day, one week, one season. And that any guy on a big league roster is capable of doing something historic. I love it when an unsung "nobody" gets to be the star. Petit's streak started in Philadelphia, a game Tim Lincecum saved in the 14th inning. He pitched poorly that day, but has been damn tough ever since, all in relief, and added the record-breaking eight more he needed in today's start. Of course he's in Tim's spot in the rotation, and naturally it was the opposition pitcher that got the hit that broke the streak. Congratulations, Yusmeiro! Way to put your name in the record books and lead the team to a much-needed win.
Gregor Blanco's two-run shot in the 1st gave the home team all they needed today, but it was nice to see them add two more later with some patience, execution, and good situational hitting. The Rockies have been very tough on the Giants and I'm getting sick of them. It doesn't get easier, though, as the NL Central-leading Brewers come to town this weekend. I wonder if Petit's strong start means he'll get another one. And when will we see Lincecum come out of the 'pen?
GO GIANTS!
--M.C.
5 comments:
The guy who's record he broke?
Jim Barr.
Well, that's not right. Yusmiero broke Mark Buehrle's record. The NL record was set in 1972 by Jim Barr. 41.
Dude, I was gonna post, even had a title ready - Not Tim - but I did have to work today (unlike some people we know ;)) and I'm dead tired so I'm grateful. I guess the big question is, as you say, when do we see Tim out of the pen? Never is a distinct possibility but very boring. I hope we see it soon, like this weekend in a meaningful game against the Brewers at home. Two or three run lead, he comes in the seventh gets a couple K's and a few outs before the hormones wear off, and we are off to the races. Sounds good, right? Yeah, I know, too good to be true. But I can dream...
Yeah this is a weird one. Should JCP post when Tim pitches, Petit pitches, or both?
Tim should take a lesson from Petit. Its all about control.
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