There is no way the Giants could have won a game like this earlier in the season. Justin Christian and Brett Pill led the Giants offense to overcome 3 double plays in the first 3 innings. The 8 runs was enough to overcome a 3 run bomb by Matt Kemp. Ryan Vogelsong was the beneficiary of this newfound offensive juggernaut to take away the W despite allowing 4 runs in 5 IP. Key LInes:
Justin Christian- 3 for 5, 2B. BA= .258. Christian is 5 for 8 last 2 games. His BA was south of the Mendoza Line coming into this series. Is he earning himself a look as a reserve OF in spring training?
Brett Pill- 3 for 5, 2B. BA= .333. Well, Brett Pill is looking like a seasoned veteran out there! He's becoming a poster boy for being patient with hitting prospects and letting them learn the game down in the minors before rushing them only to find out they have massive holes in their swings. Or, is he just another John Bowker/Lance Niekro?
Mark DeRosa- 2 for 3, BB, SF. BA= .260. DeRosa is finally playing like the guy the Giants thought they were signing 2 years ago. Is he earning himself an incentive laden MLB deal with his late-season surge?
Brandon Belt- 0 for 3, 2 BB. BA= .212. Belt lengthens the lineup just with his ability to draw a walk. One of these was a IBB.
Ryan Vogelsong- 5 IP, 9 H, 4 R, 1 BB, 3 K's. ERA= 2.81. The Giants offense owes their starting pitchers a few games like this. Vogey steals the W despite a subpar start. All the damage came in the 5'th inning, most of it by Matt Kemp. No shame in that. He just might be the MVP, much as I hate to say it.
Brian Wilson- 0.1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 0 K's, Save(36). ERA= 3.11. Casilla started the 9'th, but he gave up a 2 out single to Matt Kemp then a walk to Juan Rivera. Wilson came in and gave up a single to Loney but then got Aaron Miles on a flyout.
The D'Backs topped the Bucs 8-5 so the Giants remain 5.5 games behind in the NL West race with an elimination number of 2. In the Wild Card race, the Braves lost to Florida 4-0. The Giants stand in 3'rd place in the Wild Card race 3.5 games behind the Braves and 2 games behind the Cards who edged the Mets 6-5.
Madison Bumgarner tries to keep hope alive tonight facing Hiroki Kuroda in Dodger Stadium.
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I know this is a small sample size but I think Brett Pill may be for real. He might just win the starting 1B job out of spring training next year if he keeps this up. I love it when he splits the LF'er and CF'er like he intended to it that way. He is still fairly young and could have a nice career. If he can hit 20+ homers and keep his average up, Belt may just have to find room in the outfield.
ReplyDeletePill is also making a case. I wonder if he takes the pressure off of giving Kep a shot next year. Given Pill played 2b in minors, he now has experience at OF, 2b and 1b. With his bat, you have to wonder if they give him a shot.
ReplyDeleteGonna be tough decisions in the off season.
pill is not an of or a 2nd baseman
ReplyDeletewhen asked how the kid played 2nd, decker reponded, "hes a first baseman"
kepp is under contract and isnt gonna be non tendered
pill needs to be on the team, if only to put pressure on huff
jc is a cheap 5th of
giants, when they score 4 runs or more, are 54-9...that is how good their pitching has been
what couldve been...its just so sad
Austin Fleet, Stephen Harrold, Daryl Maday, Seth Rosin to AFL
ReplyDeleteNever heard of Stephen Harrold before today.
ReplyDeleteStrange choice, does he have any potential or is he going to the AFL by default ?
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