Loss, 6-1 vs. LAD
The lovely five game win streak ran into Clayton Kershaw and it was no contest. The undeniable L.A. Ace, Kershaw (7-2), completely outdueled the stand-in S.F. "Ace," Johnny Cueto (4-3), in a game that only a dogger fan would love. And since I am assuming there are no such fans reading this, I figure there isn't much point in rehashing this one.
The only detail "worth" mentioning was the rare display of hostility from our usual fun-loving JohnnyC. It seemed like he got pissed at Grandal for hitting a good pitch. He actually seemed to be channeling his inner MadBum. Turns out he thought Grandal was stealing signs. Anyway, it got juicy when Cueto uncorked a fast ball near the dude's head. Intentional? I doubt it; it did let a run in on a wild pitch. Then after Grandal flew out they "exchanged words" which of course led to "benches clearing." No action, no ejections. Just a rare and strange display by a frustrated JohnnyC.
We get a day off and then we START ANOTHER WIN STREAK! Go Giants!
2 comments:
JohnnyC is pretty intense; the insouciance he projects is part of the show. He's obviously very competitive and I'm sure wanted to match zeros with Kershaw. Those guys hit good pitches today--I've no doubt that's what got Cueto fired up. He was executing but it wasn't working. Seems like LA did NOT want to get swept. I can't get mad at the guys for flailing against Kershaw. He OWNS the Giants, and that's saying a lot, as he owns most of the league.
But you're right, JC: this is the chance to start a NEW win streak!
At least the giants did not go through the day, without getting their obligatory Solo Home
Run.
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