The Giants took the series in New York behind an explosive performance from center fielder Jung Hoo Lee. Carlos Rodón retired ten of the first eleven hitters, but with one out in the 4th Lee took him deep. In the 6th he hit a three-run homer to turn the 3-1 deficit into a 4-3 lead. He even added a walk later. For the series Lee was 6-for-9 with two homers, a double, four walks, and four runs scored with only one strikeout. He's slashing .352/.426/.704 in 61 plate appearances over 14 games.
Logan Webb had a hard time throwing strikes early in the game. He walked people and gave up extra base hits but only got hurt on a couple of broken bat dinkers. After a run in the 1st and two in the 2nd he looked more like himself for the next three scoreless frames. He was done after five (97 pitches). Hayden Birdsong delivered an impressive two-inning, no-runs stint after that. The Giants added a run in the 7th. Tyler Rogers gave that run back on a solo shot in the bottom of the 8th. Otherwise he got three ground balls! Ryan Walker closed it out in the 9th, striking out Aaron Judge to end it.
A very satisfying win on the road today especially after a deflating loss yesterday. Obviously Jung Hoo was the hero but a shout-out to Birdsong for a clutch relief job. Rogers finally got knicked for a run after seven scoreless appearances (7 IP, 26 TBF). Walker is 4-for-4 in save chances. He hadn't pitched since Wednesday yet came in today in a tight contest and got the job done.
It doesn't get easier as the Giants travel to Philadelphia for four against the NL East powerhouse. Landen Roupp goes tomorrow against Tijuan Walker at 3:45 Pacific. It's Justin Verlander and Jesus Lazardo on Tuesday, Robbie Ray and Aaron Nola on Wednesday (both also at 3:45), and Jordan Hicks and Cristopher Sánchez on Thursday (1:05). At least they miss Zack Wheeler this time.
Go Giants!
--M.C.
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As nomisnala mentioned in the comments a fine catch by Luis Matos in RF in the 3rd also helped out Webb. That deep fly ball was from Paul Goldschmidt. Goldschmidt's error at first base (failing to stop a hard grounder from Koss) led to the insurance run in the 7th.
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