I don't know why, at this point in the season, that I still get upset at Giants losses. I expect them to lose, and then they do, and I am still upset. The Giants put Madison Bumgarner on the mound today and lost to the White Sox, 8 - 1.
Madison's opponent for the Sox was Carson Fulmer. This was his third major league game this year, and his career stretches all the way back to last year, when he appeared in 8 games, none as a starter. Even the broadcasters mentioned the fact that the Giants struggle against nobodies. But they struggled against James Shields yesterday, too. In two games, the Giants were outscored by the White Sox (who own the worst record in the American League) by a total score of 21 - 2.
Madison gave us 5 innings, he gave up 10 hits, walked 1 and struck out 4. He gave up 6 runs, and Albert Suarez, in relief, gave up 2. Jarrett Parker, playing DH today, hit a solo home run in the 2nd inning. Jose Abreu, who hit for the cycle yesterday, had to content himself with 2 hits. They were both home runs.
As I type this, the Rockies are ahead of the doggers, 8 - 0 in the 9th inning in LA, the Cardinals won and so did the Brewers (over the Cubs) to leave both they and the Cardinals within 2 games of first place. Some things in the baseball world go well, just not for the Giants. The Giants play the doggers in SF for 3 games starting tomorrow. The Giants are now 56 - 89, which means their magic number is 7. That is the number of games they have to win to avoid losing 100 games. Can they win 7 before they lose 12? Seems do-able, but then other modest goals, such as playing .400 ball or getting out of last place, have eluded them this season. So don't put any real money on it. I just hope the Giants are not the medicine that makes LA all better again, because that would really suck.
4 comments:
Just like for hurricane IRMA, we can predict the rest of the season using the American model, or the European model. Both have the giants losing over 100 games.
I thought it was just Samardzija who couldn't get the White Sox out. Turns out it was Bum, too.
Here is another thing: I want to see Matt Cain get at least one more start, preferably at home. I want to see him have the opportunity to pass Tim Lincecum in strikeouts. Nothing against Tim here, I want to see him do well and return to the major leagues, but Matt is pretty close.
The game that just ended in the wee small hours may be the highlight of the Giants season. We Beat LA, which is always good, and help extend the Doggers losing streak, which is a thing of beauty.
Me, I'm rooting for Cleveland now. They're exciting. Go Indians!
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