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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Friday, May 13, 2011
Monday, April 18, 2011
Upcoming: 3 @ Colorado
This is going to be the Giants first true test on the season, by which I mean that they are going up against a team not only expected to be their competition in the division, but also a team that could very easily dethrone them as National League and World champs.
The Rockies will host the Giants and flaunt a MLB-best 12-3 record.
Of course, they haven't had what I'd call stiff competition thusfar into the season. A couple vs the Dodgers, a couple vs the D-Backs and Pittsburgh, New York, and Chicago. They lead the league in saves, which suggests that the games have been close, but they're 22nd in runs allowed, which suggests that they've been outscoring opponents rather than holding them down.
Still, 1 out of 3 might be the most we can expect, however, Timmy goes in Game 1 and Cainer goes in game 3 of the series, I'd hope for two.
The Keys:
Game 3 is going to be the rubber match. Cainer is nails versus the Rocks. They're going to put Jhoulys Chacin, a man who is pitching out of his mind and is due for one rough go of it. Buster's been hitting well, and Panda Bear has been stroking like a fluffer (oooh nasty). Chacin is not much of a strike out pitcher, and that bodes well for the Giants. But they HAVE TO STAY AWAY FROM THE DOUBLE PLAYS!
Game 1 should belong to Timmy. The Rocks are floating their fifth starter out there, but, like everyone in their ro ro, he's been pitching out of his mind too. I'd be very surprised ifay of their guys will get off a hit versus Timmy.
Game 2 will see Sanchie go up against Ubaldo Jimenez, fresh off of the DL. I don't hold out much hope. A well rested Ubaldo seems to be a bad mark for the Giants.
But stranger things have happened.
I'd say this series is Brandon Belt's last shot to stay with the big club. And even now it may be too late. The problem is that he's not driving the ball. Short of 12 balls hit on line drives to the gap, Belt's got little chance to keep his roster spot when Ross gets back. Too bad too, but even his base hits are dribblers and squirters. I think he's got to get some training on hitting a nasty curve and slider before he comes back.
Also, I hope the Giants will start checking the Waiver Wires or Trading Blocks for decent SS. It'd be one thing if Miggy could hit regularly, but a .224 avg from a guy that leads the team in at bats shows that A) you got a dud and B) he's the only one you got there. 3 errors, and at least another 4 or 5 "suspect" plays in 15 games is not boding well for Miggy.
He seems like a nice guy though.
The Rockies will host the Giants and flaunt a MLB-best 12-3 record.
Of course, they haven't had what I'd call stiff competition thusfar into the season. A couple vs the Dodgers, a couple vs the D-Backs and Pittsburgh, New York, and Chicago. They lead the league in saves, which suggests that the games have been close, but they're 22nd in runs allowed, which suggests that they've been outscoring opponents rather than holding them down.
Still, 1 out of 3 might be the most we can expect, however, Timmy goes in Game 1 and Cainer goes in game 3 of the series, I'd hope for two.
The Keys:
Game 3 is going to be the rubber match. Cainer is nails versus the Rocks. They're going to put Jhoulys Chacin, a man who is pitching out of his mind and is due for one rough go of it. Buster's been hitting well, and Panda Bear has been stroking like a fluffer (oooh nasty). Chacin is not much of a strike out pitcher, and that bodes well for the Giants. But they HAVE TO STAY AWAY FROM THE DOUBLE PLAYS!
Game 1 should belong to Timmy. The Rocks are floating their fifth starter out there, but, like everyone in their ro ro, he's been pitching out of his mind too. I'd be very surprised ifay of their guys will get off a hit versus Timmy.
Game 2 will see Sanchie go up against Ubaldo Jimenez, fresh off of the DL. I don't hold out much hope. A well rested Ubaldo seems to be a bad mark for the Giants.
But stranger things have happened.
I'd say this series is Brandon Belt's last shot to stay with the big club. And even now it may be too late. The problem is that he's not driving the ball. Short of 12 balls hit on line drives to the gap, Belt's got little chance to keep his roster spot when Ross gets back. Too bad too, but even his base hits are dribblers and squirters. I think he's got to get some training on hitting a nasty curve and slider before he comes back.
Also, I hope the Giants will start checking the Waiver Wires or Trading Blocks for decent SS. It'd be one thing if Miggy could hit regularly, but a .224 avg from a guy that leads the team in at bats shows that A) you got a dud and B) he's the only one you got there. 3 errors, and at least another 4 or 5 "suspect" plays in 15 games is not boding well for Miggy.
He seems like a nice guy though.
Friday, April 15, 2011
Game 13: Cainer pitches 6 strong, Panda goes yard, Giants win 5-2
Didn't watch the game tonight, checked in a bit on MLB.com and listened to the bottom of the 6th on the radio.
Panda Bear went yard in the 1st, which was nice because they had a couple runners on with 2 outs. It's nice to see the Boys clean up on a rally.
Cainer ran out of steam in the 6th, like right on top of his 100th pitch. Got a little harry there. Lopez and Wilson got a little drama going in the 9th too.
Looking at the box score: Tejada hit his 4th double on the year, knocked in Sandoval in the 3rd. Posey was 2 for 4. Cainer had another great outing. 6 IP, 4 hits 2 walks and only 1 run. He's 2-0 with an ERA under 1.5 and he is looking good.
Weez got save 3.
Tomorrow is the gravy game, if the Giants can pull a win, I'd expect them to sweep the series. If not, they should still pull out the last game and take momentum in Colorado.
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EDIT 10:43 p.m.
Just realized that Daniel Hudson had 10ks in 6 innings. Sheesh, talk about major whiffage.
Panda Bear went yard in the 1st, which was nice because they had a couple runners on with 2 outs. It's nice to see the Boys clean up on a rally.
Cainer ran out of steam in the 6th, like right on top of his 100th pitch. Got a little harry there. Lopez and Wilson got a little drama going in the 9th too.
Looking at the box score: Tejada hit his 4th double on the year, knocked in Sandoval in the 3rd. Posey was 2 for 4. Cainer had another great outing. 6 IP, 4 hits 2 walks and only 1 run. He's 2-0 with an ERA under 1.5 and he is looking good.
Weez got save 3.
Tomorrow is the gravy game, if the Giants can pull a win, I'd expect them to sweep the series. If not, they should still pull out the last game and take momentum in Colorado.
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EDIT 10:43 p.m.
Just realized that Daniel Hudson had 10ks in 6 innings. Sheesh, talk about major whiffage.
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