2, 12, 2, 6, 4, 14. Those are the runs scored in the Giants last 6 games. Schizo, huh?
Coors Field in Denver. The Giants have not won there in over 5 years, or at least, that's the way it seems. Somehow, they shook off that curse, if only for 1 night. 14 friggin' runs! Who'da thunk it?
Madison Bumgarner: a lead-off home run (given up, not hit), 6 innings pitched, 8 hits, 3 runs total, 1 walk and 8 K's. And a W. Why? Because the Giants gave him 7 runs in those innings, after 2 or less in 8 of his previous 9.
The Mac is back, with an attack. 2 hits, 2 runs, 4 rbi (3 on a 4th inning home run). Also: home runs for Pillar, Longoria. Also: RBI's for Panik, Duggar, Crawford and Tyler Austin. Also: Williams Jerez pitched the 9th. Not particularly well, but he allowed 0 runs.
I have to say, I like the looks of this outfield (Duggar, Pillar, Williamson) one hell of a lot better than whoever those chucklefucks were that we started the season with.
Tomorrow: Anything could happen. Like snow.
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Tuesday, May 7, 2019
Saturday, April 6, 2019
First Home Win
SF 6 TB 4
The Giants scored SIX runs this afternoon in San Francisco and defeated the hot Tampa Bay Rays for their first win at Oracle Park. A stinky start by Jeff Samardzija (4-2/3 IP, 6 H, 3 R, and most regrettably giving up the lead in the 5th) couldn't spoil the fun. First- and second-place hitters Steven Duggar and Brandon Belt (3 H, 2 R and all six RBI) brought the big bats (Belt HR, Duggar 2B) and got some help at the bottom of the lineup from Joe Panik (2 BB, 2 R), Kevin Pillar (1 H, 1 R) and pinch-hitter Connor Joe (1 H, 1 R). The bullpen delivered 4-1/3 IP and yielded only one run.
FNG Pillar had a bunt hit and stolen base in the 3rd that led to a run and he made a dandy play in the field later to save at least a run. I thought it was interesting that the Giants bunted twice successfully in the 3rd, with Samardzija bunting Pillar to third base (he scored on Duggar's sac fly). In the 5th, with two on, Duggar faked a bunt and that brought in the defense and he wound up ripping a double past the first baseman. Was that a bit of game theory maneuvering from the skipper? Regardless, it was fun. Let's see if they can keep it up.
Drew Pomeranz tomorrow afternoon. Go Giants!
--M.C.
The Giants scored SIX runs this afternoon in San Francisco and defeated the hot Tampa Bay Rays for their first win at Oracle Park. A stinky start by Jeff Samardzija (4-2/3 IP, 6 H, 3 R, and most regrettably giving up the lead in the 5th) couldn't spoil the fun. First- and second-place hitters Steven Duggar and Brandon Belt (3 H, 2 R and all six RBI) brought the big bats (Belt HR, Duggar 2B) and got some help at the bottom of the lineup from Joe Panik (2 BB, 2 R), Kevin Pillar (1 H, 1 R) and pinch-hitter Connor Joe (1 H, 1 R). The bullpen delivered 4-1/3 IP and yielded only one run.
FNG Pillar had a bunt hit and stolen base in the 3rd that led to a run and he made a dandy play in the field later to save at least a run. I thought it was interesting that the Giants bunted twice successfully in the 3rd, with Samardzija bunting Pillar to third base (he scored on Duggar's sac fly). In the 5th, with two on, Duggar faked a bunt and that brought in the defense and he wound up ripping a double past the first baseman. Was that a bit of game theory maneuvering from the skipper? Regardless, it was fun. Let's see if they can keep it up.
Drew Pomeranz tomorrow afternoon. Go Giants!
--M.C.
Wednesday, April 3, 2019
Dodgers Take Finale
LA 5 SF 3
One of the problems with bullpen-based baseball is that the bullpen has to be perfect. Tonight, it wasn't. Ace reliever Reyes Moronta gave up two hits, a walk, and two runs in the 7th with the big blow coming on two strikes with two outs. Nobody's perfect. It turned a 3-2 Giants lead into a 4-3 deficit. Tony Watson allowed a run in the 8th as well. Derek Holland had yielded two in the 1st but a solo shot by Steven Duggar and a two-run shot by Brandon Belt in the 4th reclaimed the lead. Speaking of Duggar, he was in right and FNG Kevin Pillar got the start in center.
Giants play their Home Opener on Friday at 1:35 Pacific. D-Rod gets the nod against the Rays.
Go Giants!
--M.C.
One of the problems with bullpen-based baseball is that the bullpen has to be perfect. Tonight, it wasn't. Ace reliever Reyes Moronta gave up two hits, a walk, and two runs in the 7th with the big blow coming on two strikes with two outs. Nobody's perfect. It turned a 3-2 Giants lead into a 4-3 deficit. Tony Watson allowed a run in the 8th as well. Derek Holland had yielded two in the 1st but a solo shot by Steven Duggar and a two-run shot by Brandon Belt in the 4th reclaimed the lead. Speaking of Duggar, he was in right and FNG Kevin Pillar got the start in center.
Giants play their Home Opener on Friday at 1:35 Pacific. D-Rod gets the nod against the Rays.
Go Giants!
--M.C.
Tuesday, August 28, 2018
Thriller Gets the Giants to........ .500?
I love me a 1 - 0 game, especially when my favorite pitcher is on the mound. But this was a weird one.
This game felt like the Giants were going to lose. They allowed a lot of base-runners. Clay Bucholz didn't seem to allow much to the Giants, each hit he allowed was shortly erased. The Giants grounded into double plays to end both the 1st and 2nd innings. Brandon Crawford grabbed a line drive, only to have the ball bounce out of his glove. Madison Bumgarner was called out on a 3rd strike that was at least 9 inches outside, and no, he did not get that call when he was on the mound. In fact, there seemed to be numerous bad ball / strike calls and those bad calls didn't favor the Giants. I don't think I've ever seen a 3-base error, but Austin Slater made one that put Jon Jay on 3rd with one out.
Yet, they held on. Madison Bumgarner threw 107 pitches to go 7 full. He gave up 4 hits, but walked 4 and struck out 5. He got some pop-ups and grounders when he needed them. And a relay, Duggar to Crawford to Hundley, at least 9 1/2 feet in the air, that Hundley caught to tag out Nick Ahmed at the plate in the 8th. Clay Bucholz left the game after 7, the game was scoreless at that point. Sam Dyson gave up 2 hits in the 8th, but no runs (well, thanks to that tag at the plate). Will Smith worked the 9th, and looked good doing it. In the bottom of the 9th, Steve Duggar walked with Brad Ziegler on the mound, went to 2nd on a Nick Hundley single, and then jammed his left arm coming back to 2nd base as he thought better than to try for 3rd. But he stayed in the game. Alen Hanson was to hit for Will Smith, so the snakes swapped pitchers, bringing in Jake Diekman. So Bochy swapped Hanson for Gorkys. Gorkys saw one pitch, hit one pitch and Duggar scored before a throw from left got close. Then, I assume, he immediately went to get his arm iced and examined. The score was 1 - 0 Giants.
Steve Duggar scored the Giants only run. He also has been responsible for 4 of the Giants 5 runs they scored in the last 2 days. The Giants have now won 4 in a row and are a .500 club. In their last 9 games, the Giants are 6 - 3 with a 1.84 era. Colorado picks up a game, as do the blue goo. Derek Rodriguez pitches tomorrow.
This game felt like the Giants were going to lose. They allowed a lot of base-runners. Clay Bucholz didn't seem to allow much to the Giants, each hit he allowed was shortly erased. The Giants grounded into double plays to end both the 1st and 2nd innings. Brandon Crawford grabbed a line drive, only to have the ball bounce out of his glove. Madison Bumgarner was called out on a 3rd strike that was at least 9 inches outside, and no, he did not get that call when he was on the mound. In fact, there seemed to be numerous bad ball / strike calls and those bad calls didn't favor the Giants. I don't think I've ever seen a 3-base error, but Austin Slater made one that put Jon Jay on 3rd with one out.
Yet, they held on. Madison Bumgarner threw 107 pitches to go 7 full. He gave up 4 hits, but walked 4 and struck out 5. He got some pop-ups and grounders when he needed them. And a relay, Duggar to Crawford to Hundley, at least 9 1/2 feet in the air, that Hundley caught to tag out Nick Ahmed at the plate in the 8th. Clay Bucholz left the game after 7, the game was scoreless at that point. Sam Dyson gave up 2 hits in the 8th, but no runs (well, thanks to that tag at the plate). Will Smith worked the 9th, and looked good doing it. In the bottom of the 9th, Steve Duggar walked with Brad Ziegler on the mound, went to 2nd on a Nick Hundley single, and then jammed his left arm coming back to 2nd base as he thought better than to try for 3rd. But he stayed in the game. Alen Hanson was to hit for Will Smith, so the snakes swapped pitchers, bringing in Jake Diekman. So Bochy swapped Hanson for Gorkys. Gorkys saw one pitch, hit one pitch and Duggar scored before a throw from left got close. Then, I assume, he immediately went to get his arm iced and examined. The score was 1 - 0 Giants.
Steve Duggar scored the Giants only run. He also has been responsible for 4 of the Giants 5 runs they scored in the last 2 days. The Giants have now won 4 in a row and are a .500 club. In their last 9 games, the Giants are 6 - 3 with a 1.84 era. Colorado picks up a game, as do the blue goo. Derek Rodriguez pitches tomorrow.
Friday, July 13, 2018
Mad About Madbum, but Diggin' Duggar and Ravin' about Reyes
This was, perhaps, the best Giants game of the year.
The San Francisco Giants beat the Oakland Athletics by a score of 7 - 1.
The Giants pitching was superb.
Madison Bumgarner was the starter. He got his 3rd win, which, perhaps, is a good illustration of how odd the designation of a W to a pitcher can be. Madison threw 6 fantastic innings, he gave up a home run to Oakland left fielder Chad Pinder in the 5th inning, with no one on base. That was Oakland's first run, and it tied the score at 1 each. The Giants had scored on a balk the previous inning. Apparently, the Oakland starter, Edwin Jackson, slipped or caught his cleats or something as he was in his motion. It brought Steve Duggar in from 3rd base. In those 6, Madison gave up 2 hits, 1 walk, struck out 5 and threw 84 pitches. Madison also pitched in the 7th inning, and did not fare so well. He threw 18 more pitches, gave up a single followed by 2 walks and was pulled for Reyes Moronta. Reyes induced a strike out, a line out to the Panda, and a ground ball to Brandon Crawford. If you could award a "win" based on sheer grit and savvy, Reyes gets the credit. Innings 8 and 9 were handled perfunctorily by Sam Dyson (a 4-pitch 8th).
After that, it fell apart for the A's. A series of relievers in the 7th culminating with Santiago Casilla (who also pitched the 8th) gave the Giants 5 runs for the final score.
The Giants hitting was timely.
Steve Duggar scored 3 times, walked, hit 2 doubles and picked up 2 rbi. In the 7th, with the bases loaded by way of two singles and a walk, Duggar slammed a double to right to score 2. Belt was hit on the hand (but stayed in the game), McCutheon hit a sac fly to score d'Arnaud and send Duggar to 3rd, where a wild Santiago Casilla pitch brought him in. A Buster Posey double scored Belt. Buster had 2 rbi, both coming with 2 outs. The Giants had to scrap for opportunity early in the game, but took advantage of them when they came.
The Oakland A's had just beaten the world champion and AL West division-leading Houston Astros in 3 games out of 4. Oakland, even with tonight's loss, would be in first place in the NL West. Mark's hope is still alive.
The San Francisco Giants beat the Oakland Athletics by a score of 7 - 1.
The Giants pitching was superb.
Madison Bumgarner was the starter. He got his 3rd win, which, perhaps, is a good illustration of how odd the designation of a W to a pitcher can be. Madison threw 6 fantastic innings, he gave up a home run to Oakland left fielder Chad Pinder in the 5th inning, with no one on base. That was Oakland's first run, and it tied the score at 1 each. The Giants had scored on a balk the previous inning. Apparently, the Oakland starter, Edwin Jackson, slipped or caught his cleats or something as he was in his motion. It brought Steve Duggar in from 3rd base. In those 6, Madison gave up 2 hits, 1 walk, struck out 5 and threw 84 pitches. Madison also pitched in the 7th inning, and did not fare so well. He threw 18 more pitches, gave up a single followed by 2 walks and was pulled for Reyes Moronta. Reyes induced a strike out, a line out to the Panda, and a ground ball to Brandon Crawford. If you could award a "win" based on sheer grit and savvy, Reyes gets the credit. Innings 8 and 9 were handled perfunctorily by Sam Dyson (a 4-pitch 8th).
After that, it fell apart for the A's. A series of relievers in the 7th culminating with Santiago Casilla (who also pitched the 8th) gave the Giants 5 runs for the final score.
The Giants hitting was timely.
Steve Duggar scored 3 times, walked, hit 2 doubles and picked up 2 rbi. In the 7th, with the bases loaded by way of two singles and a walk, Duggar slammed a double to right to score 2. Belt was hit on the hand (but stayed in the game), McCutheon hit a sac fly to score d'Arnaud and send Duggar to 3rd, where a wild Santiago Casilla pitch brought him in. A Buster Posey double scored Belt. Buster had 2 rbi, both coming with 2 outs. The Giants had to scrap for opportunity early in the game, but took advantage of them when they came.
The Oakland A's had just beaten the world champion and AL West division-leading Houston Astros in 3 games out of 4. Oakland, even with tonight's loss, would be in first place in the NL West. Mark's hope is still alive.
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