Well, I saw the start time for Sunday's game as 4, turns out that was the eastern time zone start time -- don't know why I didn't catch that.
Anyway, I apparently missed Vogelsong's 4th win, another gem, and now I think maybe we should start using his name as consideration for all-stars (and BTW, Boche is picking the hurlers).
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Monday, June 6, 2011
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Game 55: Timely hitting gets Timmy out of a jam, Giants in 7-5
I like it when Timmy has tough luck and the boys get him out of a jam.
Despite an 0 for 6 from their back up 3rd baseman Miggy, the Giants answered all 5 runs that the Cardinals put up with a 9th inning, 2 out, game tying Nate Schierholtz single after Manny Burriss stole second to put himself in scoring position.
Then, Nate the Great knocks in Fred with an 11th inning single to put the Giants up for good.
Timmy looked pretty good, he had a few tough innings and coughed up a lead int he 7th, but he deserves an off night. The Giants made it a point to pull him out of the fire, and got to the Cards' perfect closer in the 9th.
When Sandoval comes back, and hoping that Nate can pull off a .270 avg with 15 ding dongs this year, the Giants might have a shot.
The boys have at least a split in a big series and keep pace with the first place WTF D-Backs.
Despite an 0 for 6 from their back up 3rd baseman Miggy, the Giants answered all 5 runs that the Cardinals put up with a 9th inning, 2 out, game tying Nate Schierholtz single after Manny Burriss stole second to put himself in scoring position.
Then, Nate the Great knocks in Fred with an 11th inning single to put the Giants up for good.
Timmy looked pretty good, he had a few tough innings and coughed up a lead int he 7th, but he deserves an off night. The Giants made it a point to pull him out of the fire, and got to the Cards' perfect closer in the 9th.
When Sandoval comes back, and hoping that Nate can pull off a .270 avg with 15 ding dongs this year, the Giants might have a shot.
The boys have at least a split in a big series and keep pace with the first place WTF D-Backs.
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Game 46: Another walk-off win, Giants sweep A's with 5-4 win in 12
A rant: Jeremy Affeldt and Bruce Bochy must have a very special relationship. How else can you explain Jonathan Sanchez's removal from a game where he only had one truly stressful inning and only went to 6. 1 out, nobody on, B6 inning -- there's no reason to PH for a guy that's only thrown 100 and has only given up 1 run.
Let your pitchers go 7 innings, McFly; unless you've got a guy on third. Seriously, if you're clinging to a 1 run lead, is Sanchez or Affeldt the guy you go with? No to mention the fact that Sanchez has been hitting doubles lately.
Negatives over, now let's talk about how sweet it is to sweep the A's again. Oh, and BTW, your Colorado Rockies dropped all 3 to Milwaukee. For those keeping track, your boys in black are now 3.5 up.
Not to say that I'm counting my chicks before their eggs have hatched, but I do like the little bit of pulling away. The Giants MO has been to streak at home and stumble on the road. But, a .500 record on the road ain't so bad when you've got 9 consecutive wins at home (three sweeps against the best teams of late to sweep: LA, Colorado, and Oaktown).
All kidding aside, the A's outfielders have been awfully impressive this series. Too bad they can't hit, but they are a fantastic defensive team, and they'll be a force to reckon with should they make it to the playoffs.
Their starters were nasty too. Couldn't say as much about their bullpen, if the Giants were a better offensive team, they would've scored a lot more than they did. You give up 4 runs to SF, that's like giving up 8 to Philly or the Yankees.
just sayin
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Let your pitchers go 7 innings, McFly; unless you've got a guy on third. Seriously, if you're clinging to a 1 run lead, is Sanchez or Affeldt the guy you go with? No to mention the fact that Sanchez has been hitting doubles lately.
Negatives over, now let's talk about how sweet it is to sweep the A's again. Oh, and BTW, your Colorado Rockies dropped all 3 to Milwaukee. For those keeping track, your boys in black are now 3.5 up.
Not to say that I'm counting my chicks before their eggs have hatched, but I do like the little bit of pulling away. The Giants MO has been to streak at home and stumble on the road. But, a .500 record on the road ain't so bad when you've got 9 consecutive wins at home (three sweeps against the best teams of late to sweep: LA, Colorado, and Oaktown).
All kidding aside, the A's outfielders have been awfully impressive this series. Too bad they can't hit, but they are a fantastic defensive team, and they'll be a force to reckon with should they make it to the playoffs.
Their starters were nasty too. Couldn't say as much about their bullpen, if the Giants were a better offensive team, they would've scored a lot more than they did. You give up 4 runs to SF, that's like giving up 8 to Philly or the Yankees.
just sayin
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Saturday, May 21, 2011
Game 45: Timmy kicks ass and takes names, Giants win 3-0
Timmy pitched the best damn game I've ever seen him toss, and he only had 6 K's.
Complete game, 133 pitches, 3 hits, 0 BB. At one point, he retired 21 straight.
It was a 1-0 game all the way until the B8 when they opened up a can of ass whoop with a 2 run splurge.
The Giants are the only team that can make a 1-0 lead feel like a 7-0 lead -- especially at home.
Not top shit on anything, b ut 10 hits only led to 3 runs, and a 1 for 10 with RISP. But, I mean jeez, they're 2.5 games up (Rockies lost again), 3rd best record in the NL, and the least amount of runs scored.
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Complete game, 133 pitches, 3 hits, 0 BB. At one point, he retired 21 straight.
It was a 1-0 game all the way until the B8 when they opened up a can of ass whoop with a 2 run splurge.
The Giants are the only team that can make a 1-0 lead feel like a 7-0 lead -- especially at home.
Not top shit on anything, b ut 10 hits only led to 3 runs, and a 1 for 10 with RISP. But, I mean jeez, they're 2.5 games up (Rockies lost again), 3rd best record in the NL, and the least amount of runs scored.
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Game 44: Voges is for reelzies, Huff smacks single in 10th, Giants pull out win 2-1
Why do the Giants need to fear a good pitcher? They only need to score a couple anyways.
In fact, they were up 1-0 after the 1st despite being hitless until the 4th.
Defensively they play more crisply @ home, which shows just how good their pitching is because they utilize the fielders. I listened a bit on the radio and watched the last couple innings, then I caught up with Extra Baggs and on mlb.com -- but I'm going to have to start watching more as if seems that Nate the great and Fred Sanchez are spinning fantastic defensive seasons. I saw Nate spear a screamer to the right field corner to keep the A's down in the 9th, but I missed it when he gunned down Willingham @ 3rd on a hit and run.
Fred helped Voges out in a jam, with the bases loaded and 0 out, Fred dove for a ball in the hole and started a double play on speedy Coco Crisp.
Voges is for real and that's no joke. 6 strong, good command, got out of jams with Ks and double plays. He stared down the AL's best pitcher and didn't blink.
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In fact, they were up 1-0 after the 1st despite being hitless until the 4th.
Defensively they play more crisply @ home, which shows just how good their pitching is because they utilize the fielders. I listened a bit on the radio and watched the last couple innings, then I caught up with Extra Baggs and on mlb.com -- but I'm going to have to start watching more as if seems that Nate the great and Fred Sanchez are spinning fantastic defensive seasons. I saw Nate spear a screamer to the right field corner to keep the A's down in the 9th, but I missed it when he gunned down Willingham @ 3rd on a hit and run.
Fred helped Voges out in a jam, with the bases loaded and 0 out, Fred dove for a ball in the hole and started a double play on speedy Coco Crisp.
Voges is for real and that's no joke. 6 strong, good command, got out of jams with Ks and double plays. He stared down the AL's best pitcher and didn't blink.
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Friday, May 20, 2011
Game 43: Maddy notches a win (finally), Giants sweep set @ LA, win 3-1
WAtched the game early on, then caught the dots on mlb.com in the last inning.
Maddy looked good. Giants went up 1-0 on a Fontenot double after a Posey lead off double int he 2nd (it should be noted that Poset hit a lead off double, and 2 outs later Fontenot hit his RBI double).
After that I knew Maddy had the game and only cast glances towards the game and score.
Weezy made it interesting by comign in with 2 outs, one on, and walked the next 2 guys. But, you know, while it makes me uncomforatable, I don't see these things as warning signs. Mattingly, Dodgers skipper, threw two lefties @ Weezy (which he walked) and Weeze got the 3rd out on righty Jamie Carroll. He akways does that.
Of course, Carroll hit a laser to right that Schierholtz only caught because he was playing shallow, but still.
Quietly, Miguel Tejada is pulling his average up. Perhaps he's turning, but he's still on my list.
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Maddy looked good. Giants went up 1-0 on a Fontenot double after a Posey lead off double int he 2nd (it should be noted that Poset hit a lead off double, and 2 outs later Fontenot hit his RBI double).
After that I knew Maddy had the game and only cast glances towards the game and score.
Weezy made it interesting by comign in with 2 outs, one on, and walked the next 2 guys. But, you know, while it makes me uncomforatable, I don't see these things as warning signs. Mattingly, Dodgers skipper, threw two lefties @ Weezy (which he walked) and Weeze got the 3rd out on righty Jamie Carroll. He akways does that.
Of course, Carroll hit a laser to right that Schierholtz only caught because he was playing shallow, but still.
Quietly, Miguel Tejada is pulling his average up. Perhaps he's turning, but he's still on my list.
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Thursday, May 19, 2011
Game 42: Cody Ross comes through, Giants win 8-5
8 runs, only 1 extra base hit. But that Extra Base hit was a big one.
Giants were winnig the whole time, Cainer was cruising, Bochy got cute in the 8th, and things went haywire.
Weezy is getting raked over the coals for coughing up a 3 run lead in 2 batters, and yeah, Juan Uribe's double with 2 outs in the B8 was Uribe beating Weezy, but Loney's following single was a brain fart and a half by Aubrey Huff.
A squeaky bouncer towards first base, Huff ran past it like Fred was going to get it. But it was quite obviously a first base play and just out of Fred's reach. If Huffy stifled it, even if he didn't get the out @ first, he would have still kept Uribe from scoring.
Luckily, Code-Man went yard with 2 on in the T9, and Weezy walks away with his 4th win in his last 4 appearances.
DeRo hurt his wrist without even swinging. I've been bitching about DeRo, but you hate to see him get hurt again. Nevertheless, at least Burriss gets a crack at the big team again.
Rowand also left. A little more disconcerting, though, is that Weezy seems to have strained his ab or oblique again. Still, he gutted out the last three outs while trying not to hold his side. Extra Baggs sez that he was just rusty.
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Giants were winnig the whole time, Cainer was cruising, Bochy got cute in the 8th, and things went haywire.
Weezy is getting raked over the coals for coughing up a 3 run lead in 2 batters, and yeah, Juan Uribe's double with 2 outs in the B8 was Uribe beating Weezy, but Loney's following single was a brain fart and a half by Aubrey Huff.
A squeaky bouncer towards first base, Huff ran past it like Fred was going to get it. But it was quite obviously a first base play and just out of Fred's reach. If Huffy stifled it, even if he didn't get the out @ first, he would have still kept Uribe from scoring.
Luckily, Code-Man went yard with 2 on in the T9, and Weezy walks away with his 4th win in his last 4 appearances.
DeRo hurt his wrist without even swinging. I've been bitching about DeRo, but you hate to see him get hurt again. Nevertheless, at least Burriss gets a crack at the big team again.
Rowand also left. A little more disconcerting, though, is that Weezy seems to have strained his ab or oblique again. Still, he gutted out the last three outs while trying not to hold his side. Extra Baggs sez that he was just rusty.
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Saturday, May 14, 2011
Game 39: Pre Game rain dance results in weather-shortened win for Vogelsong and G-Men, 3-0
It was a dark and stormy night in the middle of May on the Northside of Chicago. And while most of the Cubbies were thrown off by the inclimate conditions, the Giants led by Voges seemed to be right at home.
And while the Giants were not perfect (2 errors, both by Miggy -- a-fucking-gain), and voges was not nearly as crisp as his last start (7 hits and a walk in 6 IP), he K'd 7 and he got out of every jam.
Bust got the Giants only RBI on a puddle-skipping single, the other two runs scored via error. And, when the blues called the game while Rowand rubbed a fat drop of rain from his eye, pretty much everyone this side of Oprah's condo knew that the ball game was over.
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And while the Giants were not perfect (2 errors, both by Miggy -- a-fucking-gain), and voges was not nearly as crisp as his last start (7 hits and a walk in 6 IP), he K'd 7 and he got out of every jam.
Bust got the Giants only RBI on a puddle-skipping single, the other two runs scored via error. And, when the blues called the game while Rowand rubbed a fat drop of rain from his eye, pretty much everyone this side of Oprah's condo knew that the ball game was over.
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Friday, May 13, 2011
Game 37: B-Teamers complete sweep of D-Backs, 3-2
Giants are defintiely on a roll. 2 sweeps, a 6-0 home stand and the boys are looking good.
Hitting: they're scraping by with just enough, but that's how they do it. A line-up with Whiteside, Schierholtz, DeRo and Miggy popped just enough hits to let Torres and Huffy come in.
Truth is Schierholtz is looking good, 3 for 4 with a double and a RBI. Plus, Parra hit a ball that bounced off the bricks in right field, Schierholtz played it perfectly and gunned a strike to second base to cut Parra down.
Big question time: How about an OF of Torres, Ross, and Schierholtz? (Burrell and Rowand off the bench)
Who plays left? Ross? Seems reasonable. At least until Schierholtz starts to sputter.
Bochy sat Weezy for the save, let Lopez get it. And Cainer pitched very well, even doffed his hat.
Hitting: they're scraping by with just enough, but that's how they do it. A line-up with Whiteside, Schierholtz, DeRo and Miggy popped just enough hits to let Torres and Huffy come in.
Truth is Schierholtz is looking good, 3 for 4 with a double and a RBI. Plus, Parra hit a ball that bounced off the bricks in right field, Schierholtz played it perfectly and gunned a strike to second base to cut Parra down.
Big question time: How about an OF of Torres, Ross, and Schierholtz? (Burrell and Rowand off the bench)
Who plays left? Ross? Seems reasonable. At least until Schierholtz starts to sputter.
Bochy sat Weezy for the save, let Lopez get it. And Cainer pitched very well, even doffed his hat.
Game 36: Finally! Tejada shows life, Giants win in comeback fashion 4-3
Miggy hit a quick-hopping ground ball into left field to start the Giants scoring in the bottom of the 4th: Posey scored and D-Back's pitcher Armando Gallaraga's shutout was broken, the score was 3-1. In his next at bat, Miggy smacked a single-and-a-half that he stretched into a double. Tagged up on a deep fliy to right, and scored on Andres Torres's ground rule double to give the Giants the lead 4-3.
Which they kept.
Sanchie took a few innings to get going, but eventually calmed down and was rewarded with the win after 6 strong. He could've probably went 7, but Miggy's double pushed Bochy to pinch hit for him.
Weezy closed out his 12th save of the season, he gave up a lead off double, and walked a guy, but got out of it via K, ground ball to first base, and a very quick footed play from Andres Torres in deep left center that stole a double and got the final out.
Giants have won 5 in a row. That's a damn streak. And if they win this afternoon, it'll be a hot damn streak.
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Which they kept.
Sanchie took a few innings to get going, but eventually calmed down and was rewarded with the win after 6 strong. He could've probably went 7, but Miggy's double pushed Bochy to pinch hit for him.
Weezy closed out his 12th save of the season, he gave up a lead off double, and walked a guy, but got out of it via K, ground ball to first base, and a very quick footed play from Andres Torres in deep left center that stole a double and got the final out.
Giants have won 5 in a row. That's a damn streak. And if they win this afternoon, it'll be a hot damn streak.
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Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Game 35: Lincecum gets a no decision because Mark DeRosa Sucks, but Giants win 1-0
Lincecum gets a no decision because Mark DeRosa sucks (0 for 3, GDP, 5 LOB)
But, my man Rossi stays clutch-- he so is, walk off win.
Timmy looked no-no good.
Weezy has 3 of their 4 wins on the homestand (haha)
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But, my man Rossi stays clutch-- he so is, walk off win.
Timmy looked no-no good.
Weezy has 3 of their 4 wins on the homestand (haha)
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Monday, May 9, 2011
Games 32, 33, and 34: Giants sweep Rockies, suddenly back in it
I admit it, by Friday I had lost a little hope. and, as I was unable to watch the game, I kept checking the score from my cellphone and I saw
COL 2 - 0 SF B7
And I said to myself -- welp, another one bites the dust.
But some late game heroics, spurred on by the Giants' faithful, and the Giants won Friday night.
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Saturday, I missed too: not much reason except that it was Mother's Day Eve and I had to go to the store, besdies that I needed a weekend because I get really amped up when the Giants lose early and I sort of need to ease into it.
Fontenot's kicking butt, and a nice bit of situational hitting gave the Giants the walk off win. Situational hitting is what the Giants are in desperate need of, Rowand had been the only one lighting the way, but he's coming back down to Earth. Luckily little Mikey's picking it up.
We need Torres back. I appreciate what Rowand has been doing, but he can't keep it up. In fact, history suggests he's one or two diving catches from a 30 game holiday on the inactive list.
Still, the boys amped it up, and the crowd is giving back.
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I listened to most of Mother's Day's game ont he radio while doing manly chores for the very pregnant woman in my life.
Vogelsong had it on, and Cody Ross looks to be coming out of the dregs. Just int eh nick of time. Rossi gave them an RBI single to break the scoreless tie (against Giant-killer Jorge De la Rosa), and then went big donk donk roll a rock that put them up 3-0.
I thought Vogelsong was going to scratch no-no, but he fouled one off his leg or something in his 5th inning AB, and I had a feelign that'd break it up when he went out for the 6th.
And it did, but who cares -- the guy looked great. Got a little tired there at the end, but the energized bullpen picked them up.
Suddenly, out of the 22 of 31 road game block, the Giants are only a gam out of 1st place. And are 5-1 vs the Rocks.
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COL 2 - 0 SF B7
And I said to myself -- welp, another one bites the dust.
But some late game heroics, spurred on by the Giants' faithful, and the Giants won Friday night.
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Saturday, I missed too: not much reason except that it was Mother's Day Eve and I had to go to the store, besdies that I needed a weekend because I get really amped up when the Giants lose early and I sort of need to ease into it.
Fontenot's kicking butt, and a nice bit of situational hitting gave the Giants the walk off win. Situational hitting is what the Giants are in desperate need of, Rowand had been the only one lighting the way, but he's coming back down to Earth. Luckily little Mikey's picking it up.
We need Torres back. I appreciate what Rowand has been doing, but he can't keep it up. In fact, history suggests he's one or two diving catches from a 30 game holiday on the inactive list.
Still, the boys amped it up, and the crowd is giving back.
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I listened to most of Mother's Day's game ont he radio while doing manly chores for the very pregnant woman in my life.
Vogelsong had it on, and Cody Ross looks to be coming out of the dregs. Just int eh nick of time. Rossi gave them an RBI single to break the scoreless tie (against Giant-killer Jorge De la Rosa), and then went big donk donk roll a rock that put them up 3-0.
I thought Vogelsong was going to scratch no-no, but he fouled one off his leg or something in his 5th inning AB, and I had a feelign that'd break it up when he went out for the 6th.
And it did, but who cares -- the guy looked great. Got a little tired there at the end, but the energized bullpen picked them up.
Suddenly, out of the 22 of 31 road game block, the Giants are only a gam out of 1st place. And are 5-1 vs the Rocks.
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Thursday, May 5, 2011
Game 30: Lincecum Rocks! Shuts down Mets, Giants clinch at least a .500 roadie and the series, win 2-0
Tim Lincecum took the entirity of the Giants organizaition last night, heaved them all onto his back and carried them across a mental, theoretical thresh hold.
An explosive outburst against a knuckleballer is one thing; but a win in a fashion that is befitting of the Giants (scrimp for a couple runs and let your Ace K 12 in 7 IP, throw in a few decent plays) is exactly the thing to right the train.
Propers to the boys.
Timmy, BTW, in a bout 400 less games pitched, passed Christy Mathewson for most 10+ K outings by a Giant.
Uh, ha ha ha
An explosive outburst against a knuckleballer is one thing; but a win in a fashion that is befitting of the Giants (scrimp for a couple runs and let your Ace K 12 in 7 IP, throw in a few decent plays) is exactly the thing to right the train.
Propers to the boys.
Timmy, BTW, in a bout 400 less games pitched, passed Christy Mathewson for most 10+ K outings by a Giant.
Uh, ha ha ha
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Game 29: Giants finally score, right the ship a little bit, with extra innings, 7-6 win
I almost entitled this one Giants finally score, try to lose, but finally win in 10.
But I can't be that sardonic, too early in the season. I can, however, throw my hands int he air and say, "Finally."
I got in the car just as the four run rally started in the 3rd. Ross walked and then three consecutive hits, including Vogelsong, until Miggy ends the consecutive hit streak (of course). But at least he moved the runners up -- soft grounder to third, Miller called it, "just as good as a bunt."
Burriss in for Sanchez, got a couple of hits, scored a run. Nate the Great hit a ding dong, and Huffy may have snapped his slump today with the game-winning home run.
Only listened to part of the game, didn't have the energy for full on torture tonight. Just as well, Mets threw a knuckle baller up there, RA Dickey.
Talk of Jose Reyes in a trade. Wheeler and Thomas Neal as bait? Hmmm, food for thought, but the front office tends to be stingy at times like these.
But I can't be that sardonic, too early in the season. I can, however, throw my hands int he air and say, "Finally."
I got in the car just as the four run rally started in the 3rd. Ross walked and then three consecutive hits, including Vogelsong, until Miggy ends the consecutive hit streak (of course). But at least he moved the runners up -- soft grounder to third, Miller called it, "just as good as a bunt."
Burriss in for Sanchez, got a couple of hits, scored a run. Nate the Great hit a ding dong, and Huffy may have snapped his slump today with the game-winning home run.
Only listened to part of the game, didn't have the energy for full on torture tonight. Just as well, Mets threw a knuckle baller up there, RA Dickey.
Talk of Jose Reyes in a trade. Wheeler and Thomas Neal as bait? Hmmm, food for thought, but the front office tends to be stingy at times like these.
Sunday, May 1, 2011
Game 26: Giants close out month at .500, steal one 2-1
Giants pitching gave up 11 walks and still won the game. Batted 0 for 5 with RSIP. Still won. Left 7 on base, still won.
Sanchez was typical -- only 2 hits (the only 2 hits of the game) in 5 IP. 103 pitches, 6 BB, 7 Ks, only one walk.
I wonder where this elusive sinker is. Wish it'd show up soon.
Sanchez was typical -- only 2 hits (the only 2 hits of the game) in 5 IP. 103 pitches, 6 BB, 7 Ks, only one walk.
I wonder where this elusive sinker is. Wish it'd show up soon.
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Game 24: A long time coming -- Vogelsong wins his first MLB game in 6 years, 5-2
Despite hitting .083 with RISP, despite grounding into 5 double plays, despite leaving 18 on base, The Giants get out of Pittsburgh with 2 out of 3 (they should've swept dammit)
Watched the dots on MLB.com today because the building I work in has super secret Cobra Commander FM signal blockers in the ceiling. Vogelsong pitched well, 8 ks in 5.2 is Lincecumian. He only gave up a couple runs too.
Lopez pitched another scoreless inning. He's got a 1 ERA after 9 IP this year, and Ramirez pitched a scoreless 7th, he's also sitting at 1 and a quarter.
Weez brought his ERA down to 7.71 with 3 Ks in an uneventful 9thank god) 7th save of the year. That puts him near the top in the NL.
Offensively, though the boys had 10 hits, Rowand had both hits of the game (and series) with RISP, a 2 run double in the 3rd and an RBI single in the 7th.
Panda Bear got an RBI shoudla been DP that he beat to turn into a fielder's choice. Thank God for Camp Panda.
Watched the dots on MLB.com today because the building I work in has super secret Cobra Commander FM signal blockers in the ceiling. Vogelsong pitched well, 8 ks in 5.2 is Lincecumian. He only gave up a couple runs too.
Lopez pitched another scoreless inning. He's got a 1 ERA after 9 IP this year, and Ramirez pitched a scoreless 7th, he's also sitting at 1 and a quarter.
Weez brought his ERA down to 7.71 with 3 Ks in an uneventful 9thank god) 7th save of the year. That puts him near the top in the NL.
Offensively, though the boys had 10 hits, Rowand had both hits of the game (and series) with RISP, a 2 run double in the 3rd and an RBI single in the 7th.
Panda Bear got an RBI shoudla been DP that he beat to turn into a fielder's choice. Thank God for Camp Panda.
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Game 22: A running Ford gets the Giants the 3-2 win in extras
Cainer pitched well. The Giants were offensively stagnant until Darren Ford came into the game as a pinch runner for Rowand in the 8th.
He scored after going 1st to 3rd on a Fred single (that maybe 2% of the league would be able to go 1st to 3rd on) and then a Huffy sacrifice.
Then he scored after reaching on a fielder's choice, going from 1st to 3rd on a pick off over thrown, and booking it home on Fred's ground out to 2nd base (Pirates Walker fielded a ground ball, looked Ford back, through to first and that's when Ford broke for home).
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He scored after going 1st to 3rd on a Fred single (that maybe 2% of the league would be able to go 1st to 3rd on) and then a Huffy sacrifice.
Then he scored after reaching on a fielder's choice, going from 1st to 3rd on a pick off over thrown, and booking it home on Fred's ground out to 2nd base (Pirates Walker fielded a ground ball, looked Ford back, through to first and that's when Ford broke for home).
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Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Game 17: Panda Bear in streaking, Giants win game/series 6-3
Only listened to the 1st inning, but heard Panda Bear go yard to put the Boys up 4-0.
Later Huffy went deep.
Somehow the Giants are on a roll. 4 out of 5 with a chance to sweep the invincible Rockies.
Sanchie pitched 2 hit ball w/ 4 BB over 6.1, Lopez pitched a perfect inning and Weezy got his 5th save.
The Boys are clicking early. What's more, Cainer's going tomorrow and they've got a legit shot at knocking those silly Rock Hoppers off their high perch early on. A series win is grand, a three game sweep is the start of streak for one team and a flop for the other team.
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Later Huffy went deep.
Somehow the Giants are on a roll. 4 out of 5 with a chance to sweep the invincible Rockies.
Sanchie pitched 2 hit ball w/ 4 BB over 6.1, Lopez pitched a perfect inning and Weezy got his 5th save.
The Boys are clicking early. What's more, Cainer's going tomorrow and they've got a legit shot at knocking those silly Rock Hoppers off their high perch early on. A series win is grand, a three game sweep is the start of streak for one team and a flop for the other team.
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Monday, April 18, 2011
Game 16: Lincecum dazzles, Shierholtz hits a ball to "Kansas", Giants win opener 8-1
Timmy goes no-no into the 7th. He struck out 10.
Huff his a double in the first that scored Fred, Buster strikes out, then Rock pitcher Esmil Rogers walks Panda Bear to get to Pat the Bat.
We all know what's coming right? Pat the Bat smacks a ding dong. No surprise. But then Nate the Great comes up and emphatically hits a ball into the 3rd deck of Coors' Field. Bondsian in distance, magnitude, and sheer just-for-the-helluvitness.
Jon Miller said it was out towards Kansas.
My father-in-law came into town, and I feared that I had to watch a no-no out the corner of my eye. Timmy sounded good. I saw one inning (the 5th) and he look fabulous, making Tulowitski (Eater of mortals, shirker from Gods) look silly on low snapper that struck him out.
In fact, Timmy finished with 10 punchouts.
Schierholtz went 3 for 4 and really demanded time in the starting lineup for the time being. I'd be surprised if we see Belt play much more in this first half of the season.
Oh well, send him down to Fresno and let him get his batting average back.
Huff his a double in the first that scored Fred, Buster strikes out, then Rock pitcher Esmil Rogers walks Panda Bear to get to Pat the Bat.
We all know what's coming right? Pat the Bat smacks a ding dong. No surprise. But then Nate the Great comes up and emphatically hits a ball into the 3rd deck of Coors' Field. Bondsian in distance, magnitude, and sheer just-for-the-helluvitness.
Jon Miller said it was out towards Kansas.
My father-in-law came into town, and I feared that I had to watch a no-no out the corner of my eye. Timmy sounded good. I saw one inning (the 5th) and he look fabulous, making Tulowitski (Eater of mortals, shirker from Gods) look silly on low snapper that struck him out.
In fact, Timmy finished with 10 punchouts.
Schierholtz went 3 for 4 and really demanded time in the starting lineup for the time being. I'd be surprised if we see Belt play much more in this first half of the season.
Oh well, send him down to Fresno and let him get his batting average back.
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Game 14: Zito gets hurt just as he started making the game interesting, Giants win 5-3
Giants clinch the series with their 4th consecutive win Saturday night.
Buster hit a 2 run ding dong in the 1st, and the Giants jumped out to an early lead. But 2 runs is not a safe lead with Z on the mound and he promptly gave up 2 in the second (one on a Zito error).
2 batters after giving up the lead, Z lunged after a bunt back to the mound, came down funny on his right foot and sprained it.
Mota came in and pitched 1 run ball over the next 4.1. His longest outting ever.
Offensively, the Buster dinger might have been the lone highlight, especially after they hit into 5 double play over the 5 innings that followed Buster's blast.
But Fred doubled in Rowand in the 6th to tie the game at 3, then singled in a couple runs the next inning to put the Boys up for good.
Rowand got 3 hits. He seems to be hitting for average this year and might be making a claim to create more drama in the outfield. (or perhaps increasing his trade value) Rowand is 7 for his last 17 at bats in the last 4 games -- impressive enough, but then take into account that on Friday he was 0 for 5. Thusfar, Row-Waaand is hitting .359.
Belt might be climbing out of his start-of-the-career funk. A pinch hit last night put his average up to .217. About 60 points higher than this time last week.
The Boys are starting to play well, get on base. If only we could cut out the double plays -- Oh how frustrating. I would have rather won today over yesterday, so I guess they're just going to have to sweep the D-backs in their own house. Ha ha.
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Buster hit a 2 run ding dong in the 1st, and the Giants jumped out to an early lead. But 2 runs is not a safe lead with Z on the mound and he promptly gave up 2 in the second (one on a Zito error).
2 batters after giving up the lead, Z lunged after a bunt back to the mound, came down funny on his right foot and sprained it.
Mota came in and pitched 1 run ball over the next 4.1. His longest outting ever.
Offensively, the Buster dinger might have been the lone highlight, especially after they hit into 5 double play over the 5 innings that followed Buster's blast.
But Fred doubled in Rowand in the 6th to tie the game at 3, then singled in a couple runs the next inning to put the Boys up for good.
Rowand got 3 hits. He seems to be hitting for average this year and might be making a claim to create more drama in the outfield. (or perhaps increasing his trade value) Rowand is 7 for his last 17 at bats in the last 4 games -- impressive enough, but then take into account that on Friday he was 0 for 5. Thusfar, Row-Waaand is hitting .359.
Belt might be climbing out of his start-of-the-career funk. A pinch hit last night put his average up to .217. About 60 points higher than this time last week.
The Boys are starting to play well, get on base. If only we could cut out the double plays -- Oh how frustrating. I would have rather won today over yesterday, so I guess they're just going to have to sweep the D-backs in their own house. Ha ha.
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