SF 8 LAA 1
The Giants called up the surging Mac Williamson and he did what they were hoping he would do: he hit a two-run homer to kick-start a moribund offense and the Giants walloped the Angels. Andrew Mac-Cutchen also delivered a home run, this one driving in three, and the Giants converted a six-run outburst in the 5th into an 8-1 victory. Jeff Samardzija had his first start of the season after a DL stint and looked good. He allowed only two hits and mostly had good command. In the bottom of the 5th he loaded the bases with three walks but sandwiched enough outs in between to walk off with a clean slate. 21 batters, 80 pitches, 63 Game Score. Reyes Moronta had another strong outing with six up and six down. Pierce Johnson (8th) and Josh Osich (9th) finished up, a Mike Trout homer in the 8th was the only blemish. A big win against a hot club.
Derek Holland tomorrow. Go Giants!
--M.C.
2 comments:
Optimism is alive and well here. I'm psyched about Williamson, but the biggest takeaway from Friday's game is that Smarja looked great. Despite our pathetic offense we're staying alive due to some good starting pitching. Who needs Madbum?
Samardjaxxx was lucky, very lucky not to have given up a grand slam on his 80th pitch. He thought he had given it up, but the homerun was missed by an inch away from the sweet spot of the bat. Watching Saturday's game, I think West can no longer ump ball and strikes for a major league game. It is time MLB got some guys who can see the ball calling balls and strikes.
Post a Comment