Barry Zito wasn't quite as sharp as in his first start, but he didn't have to be. Former Giants prospect Brian Burres got the last minute call as the Pirates's starter when Ross Ohlendorf came up with back spasms. Burres showed some nice pitches and a lot of heart, but was no match for a Giants lineup that will never be mistaken for Murderer's Row. Key lines:
Pablo Sandoval- 3 for 4, 2B, BB. Second 3 hit game in a row for Pablo after somewhat of a slow start. He's now hitting .414. Looks like he's given up trying to hit everything into the Bay with much better results.
Aubrey Huff- 2 for 2, 3B, BB, 2 HBP. A perfect night for Huff as he reached base 5 times 5 PA's. He made some nifty plays at first base and ran the bases well for the second night in a row. Huff is looking like a strong addition to the team.
Bengie Molina- 4 for 4, 2B, HR(1), BB. BA= .421. The Giants took 6 walks this game including this one and Pablo's. Maybe Hensley "Bam Bam" Meulens is getting a message across that Lansford wassn't able to?
Barry Zito- 6 IP, 5 H, 3 R, 3 BB, 1 K. ERA= 2.25.
Sergio Romo, Dan Runzler, Guillermo Mota- 1 scoreless IP each. Sergio Romo has the most awesome pitch movement I've ever seen. That he can control it is even more incredible!
Around the League:
The San Diego Padres unleashed a shocking attack on Atlanta SP Jair Jurrjens and routed the Braves 17-2. Blanks and Venable had 3 hits including a HR each. Watch out for this team if both of those guys break out!
The rest of the NL West was idle.
The Minnesota Twins opened their new stadium with a 5-2 win over the Boston Red Sox. The Park reminds me a lot of Petco. I wonder if it will play anything like Petco?
The Oakland A's ran their record to 6-2 with a 4-0 win over Seattle who slipped to 2-6.
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