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
Saturday, May 21, 2011
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
Upcoming: 3 vs Oakland
The A's are going to throw 3 sub-3.5 ERAs at the Giants this weekend.
The Giants are goinmg to be throwing 3 sub 3.75 ERAs at the A's.
This series will more than likely be 3 low scoring, tight games. When nboth teams are good, the advantages go to the home team.
If the Giants go 5-1 over the 6 cross-Bay games, that would even the all-time series at 43-43.
I'd like to see that.
But for now, I'll settle for 2 wins in SF. I'm waiting for the other shoe to drop with Vogelsong, as well as Cahill. But, never let it be said that the Giants will be the first team to get to a 1.8 ERA pitcher. So, unless the Giants c an scratch 1 run out of Cahill (unlikely) and Vogelsong can hold the A's to 1 or 2 (maybe) and the Giants can get to the bullpen, Cahill will probably shut them down.
A win in game 1 will be nice, but not expected.
Considering Timmy is under .500 and pitching at home,I give him the edge in game 2 vs. Brett Anderson.
That should make Sanchie's start the rubber match. Oooh, not a fun place for Sanchez to be, but he's been showing better of late. Unless he's pitching a 2 hit shut out or better, I'd be surprised if Boche let's him star the 8th again, but who knows?
The Giants and the A's are totally light hitting, numbers-wise, but the Giants have been scoring runs lately and Buster is starting to put a little stank on the ball. Plus, they're good at home, so hopefully they can get to Gio Gonzalez a bit on Sunday and get to the bullpen.
The Giants are goinmg to be throwing 3 sub 3.75 ERAs at the A's.
This series will more than likely be 3 low scoring, tight games. When nboth teams are good, the advantages go to the home team.
If the Giants go 5-1 over the 6 cross-Bay games, that would even the all-time series at 43-43.
I'd like to see that.
But for now, I'll settle for 2 wins in SF. I'm waiting for the other shoe to drop with Vogelsong, as well as Cahill. But, never let it be said that the Giants will be the first team to get to a 1.8 ERA pitcher. So, unless the Giants c an scratch 1 run out of Cahill (unlikely) and Vogelsong can hold the A's to 1 or 2 (maybe) and the Giants can get to the bullpen, Cahill will probably shut them down.
A win in game 1 will be nice, but not expected.
Considering Timmy is under .500 and pitching at home,I give him the edge in game 2 vs. Brett Anderson.
That should make Sanchie's start the rubber match. Oooh, not a fun place for Sanchez to be, but he's been showing better of late. Unless he's pitching a 2 hit shut out or better, I'd be surprised if Boche let's him star the 8th again, but who knows?
The Giants and the A's are totally light hitting, numbers-wise, but the Giants have been scoring runs lately and Buster is starting to put a little stank on the ball. Plus, they're good at home, so hopefully they can get to Gio Gonzalez a bit on Sunday and get to the bullpen.
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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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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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.
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.
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Maddy Bummy
Just found out that Boche is starting Vogelsong over Bumgarner tomorrow.
Bochy! Not a fan of that stinkin' idea. The Pirates have almost-terrible hitting and their pitcher will be a guy who gives up 6 runs in 5 innings. What better way to build up the kid than to put him up against these guys? And ont he road, where he doesn't have the pressure of Dingus McClingus from San Francisco shouting that he's a disdappointment to his family and the entire Bay Area (just a r-tard from Pitt who doesn't know who the hell he is anyway).
Come on Boche! Give him one more!
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nevermind
Looks like Vogelsong will start Thursday, which puts Timmy @ Friday in DC,
Bochy! Not a fan of that stinkin' idea. The Pirates have almost-terrible hitting and their pitcher will be a guy who gives up 6 runs in 5 innings. What better way to build up the kid than to put him up against these guys? And ont he road, where he doesn't have the pressure of Dingus McClingus from San Francisco shouting that he's a disdappointment to his family and the entire Bay Area (just a r-tard from Pitt who doesn't know who the hell he is anyway).
Come on Boche! Give him one more!
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nevermind
Looks like Vogelsong will start Thursday, which puts Timmy @ Friday in DC,
Road Trip Preview (East coast roadie)
Getting out of the schnide -- that's the order for this upcoming 10 game roadie on East Coast.
I would've been happy with a 6-4 roadie because I truly feel that the best a road team can usually do in a 4 gamer is 2-2 (not always the case, but usually).
But the Braves sweeping them at home threw a wrench into that stupid plan. 7-3 is the goal, and luckily, obtainable. But, New York and Pittsburgh, regardless of how good the teams are, are always dangerous places for the Boys in Black.
Today through Thursday is a 3 game series at Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh's 10-12, 3-6 at home and on the low end of middle of the pack in hitting and pitching. Cain and Lincecum ought to win at least 1 between them, and Maddy is going against a pitcher with worse numbers than himself tomorrow. I thinkt he Giants should sweep, but I'lls ettle for 2 out of 3.
I'd like to see Huffy get going, especially against a bunko bullpen. I'd also like to see Romo get back out there tonight.
The weekend wrap around series is 4 @ the Nationals. The Nats have the same types of numbers as the Pirates (10-11record, but 5-4 @ home). Jason Marquis will be starting game 1 on fRiday (he's their best pitcher at 2-0 with a 3.93 ERA). Not sure who the Giants will be putting up to start on Saturday. Vogelsong, probably. And then Cainer and Maddy to close out the series.
All of DC's starting pitchers are hovering somewhere between 3.5-4.1 ERA. Looks like the hitting has been keeping the games close, but tilting against the Nats. The Giants boppers need to be able to put up a shit ton of power in Washington's little ass field. Burrell, Posey, Huffy, and Panda Bear will have to come in strong and pick the boys up. 3 out of 4 will officially break the slump.
Next week's Tuesday through Thursday is 3 games in New York, the bottom of the NL East. But, they've been won 4 in a row. Between now and then they'll be in DC and in Philly. Best case scenario: the Mets go .500 and have no momentum coming into the series. Worst case scenario: they sweep DC and Philly and are looking like Beasts of the East. It'll probably be a little more towards the former than the latter.
Timmy, Sanchie, and, New York's favorite Giant, Matt Cain will be the starters. 2 out of 3 is not only within the realm of possibility, it'll be a necessity. That'll close out this funky 22 out of 31 road game start, and get the Giants on the good side of .500.
I would've been happy with a 6-4 roadie because I truly feel that the best a road team can usually do in a 4 gamer is 2-2 (not always the case, but usually).
But the Braves sweeping them at home threw a wrench into that stupid plan. 7-3 is the goal, and luckily, obtainable. But, New York and Pittsburgh, regardless of how good the teams are, are always dangerous places for the Boys in Black.
Today through Thursday is a 3 game series at Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh's 10-12, 3-6 at home and on the low end of middle of the pack in hitting and pitching. Cain and Lincecum ought to win at least 1 between them, and Maddy is going against a pitcher with worse numbers than himself tomorrow. I thinkt he Giants should sweep, but I'lls ettle for 2 out of 3.
I'd like to see Huffy get going, especially against a bunko bullpen. I'd also like to see Romo get back out there tonight.
The weekend wrap around series is 4 @ the Nationals. The Nats have the same types of numbers as the Pirates (10-11record, but 5-4 @ home). Jason Marquis will be starting game 1 on fRiday (he's their best pitcher at 2-0 with a 3.93 ERA). Not sure who the Giants will be putting up to start on Saturday. Vogelsong, probably. And then Cainer and Maddy to close out the series.
All of DC's starting pitchers are hovering somewhere between 3.5-4.1 ERA. Looks like the hitting has been keeping the games close, but tilting against the Nats. The Giants boppers need to be able to put up a shit ton of power in Washington's little ass field. Burrell, Posey, Huffy, and Panda Bear will have to come in strong and pick the boys up. 3 out of 4 will officially break the slump.
Next week's Tuesday through Thursday is 3 games in New York, the bottom of the NL East. But, they've been won 4 in a row. Between now and then they'll be in DC and in Philly. Best case scenario: the Mets go .500 and have no momentum coming into the series. Worst case scenario: they sweep DC and Philly and are looking like Beasts of the East. It'll probably be a little more towards the former than the latter.
Timmy, Sanchie, and, New York's favorite Giant, Matt Cain will be the starters. 2 out of 3 is not only within the realm of possibility, it'll be a necessity. That'll close out this funky 22 out of 31 road game start, and get the Giants on the good side of .500.
Monday, April 18, 2011
Game 15: Poor defense coughs up lead, cool Giants' bats give D-Backs win in extras; 6-5
It's tough to win when you can only get 6 hits in 12 innings, and your starting pitcher gives up 8 hits and 4 runs in less than 7, but a Buster Posey game-tying blast and a Panda Bear following him directly with the go ahead gave the Giants ample opportunity to win.
Unfortunately, Miguel Tejada's spotty defense led to an extended 8th inning, and the D-Backs tied it up and then won in 12.
Miggy is not impressing me. The guy's got a decent cluthc potential, but a lot of times that clutch is making up for runs or baserunners that he gives up. Even in cases where defense extends the inning but doesn't lead to runs-scored: the extra pitches that a pitcher has to throw gives the other team that much more exposure to the pitcher.
Giants finish with 2 out of 3 from the D-Backs, their 3rd series win in a row. Tonight they head into Denver to play 3 vs the Rocks. This'll be where mettle is tested.
In other news: Zito'son the DL. Vogelsong will take his place in the ro-ro.
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Unfortunately, Miguel Tejada's spotty defense led to an extended 8th inning, and the D-Backs tied it up and then won in 12.
Miggy is not impressing me. The guy's got a decent cluthc potential, but a lot of times that clutch is making up for runs or baserunners that he gives up. Even in cases where defense extends the inning but doesn't lead to runs-scored: the extra pitches that a pitcher has to throw gives the other team that much more exposure to the pitcher.
Giants finish with 2 out of 3 from the D-Backs, their 3rd series win in a row. Tonight they head into Denver to play 3 vs the Rocks. This'll be where mettle is tested.
In other news: Zito'son the DL. Vogelsong will take his place in the ro-ro.
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