A 4-run rally in the 6'th inning helped the Giants overcome a rough start by Jordan Hicks against the Padres road squad in the home half of a split-squad day. Key Lines:
Heliot Ramos LF- 1 for 2, BB, SB(2). BA= .200. Ramos got a late start to his spring due to mild oblique soreness. He got his first hit yesterday on an infield chopper. Today he singled up the middle, drew a walk and stole his second base out of 4 times on base. He definitely seems to be looking to use his speed as more of a weapon this season.
Bo Davidson LF- 1 for 2, 2B. BA= .667. Davidson had the big blow of the game for the Giants with a 2-run oppo-field double. Signed as an undrafted free agent, he opened a lot of eyes last season in A ball and looks to build on that this season.
Willy Adames SS- 1 for 2, 2B, BB. BA= .375. Adames is cruising through spring training. Impressing as much with his leadership and defense as with his bat, which has not been bad.
Matt Chapman 3B- 1 for 2, BB. BA= .529. Another guy who is cruising.
Jerar Encarncacion DH- 1 for 3. BA= .345. Encarnacion has cooled off a bit from early spring but drove in a run today with an oppo-field single. The starting lineup seems set but Melvin and Buster have some very tough decisions coming up regarding the positional reserves.
Jordan Hicks RHP- 2.2 IP, 6 H, 3 R, 2 BB, 1 K. ERA= 6.75. I don't have a pitch count but Hicks got through 2 innings OK but his second inning was extended by a couple of infield singles one of which he deflected followed by an injury delay. He then failed to record an out in the 3'rd and was chased after giving up 4 straight hits including 3 line drives and a wild pitch. He then came back out for the 4'th inning and retired the two batters he faces with a pop out and ground out. Not a great outing but a bit of a mixed bag. No word on velocities so far.
Spencer Bivens RHP- 2.1 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 3 K's. ERA= 1.23. Another strong appearance by Bivens who it seems should make the team as a versatile reliever based on both his performance last season and in spring training so far.
Camilo Doval RHP and Lou Trivino RHP pitched a scoreless frame each. Both are expected to make the Opening Day roster. Enny Romero LHP's roster hopes took another hit as he gave up a homer in the 9'th inning. Melvin sounds more and more like he's going to roll with just one lefty in the pen.
Logan Webb RHP makes his third start of the spring in a road game against the Rockies tomorrow. Apparently the Giants don't care if the Rockies regulars see him in a spring training game.
Giants see Colorado May 1-4 at home, 4 games.
ReplyDeleteWebb has 15 starts against Col , 1 CG, 1 SHO, 8-3 record, 3.23 ERA, 8-3 record (his most wins against an opponent)