Stockton Ports defeated the San Jose Giants 4-2 to even their 3 game playoff series:
Daniel Carbonell(LF)- 1 for 4, HR(1). BA= .250.
Angel Villalona(1B)- 1 for 4, HR(2). BA= .500.
Andrew Suarez(LHP)- 3 IP, 7 H, 1 R 0 BB, 1 K. ERA= 3.00.
Jose Reyes(RHP)- 5 IP, 5 H, 3 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K, GO/AO= 11/2. ERA= 0.00.
Stats are for postseason only. Martin Agosta is the starter for the deciding game tonight.
Friday, September 11, 2015
Thursday, September 10, 2015
Game Wrap 9/9/2015: D'Backs 2 Giants 1
Injuries continued to mount for the Giants as they fielded a makeshift lineup for seemingly the umpteenth time on this road trip. That lineup failed to mount any kind of sustained offense and they lost their 4'th 2-1 game of the 10 game road trip. Key Lines:
Chris Heston- 4.2 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 2 BB, 5 K's. ERA= 3.55. Heston cruised through the first 3 innings looking really good. He started elevating pitches in the 4'th inning and gave up a 2-run dinger to Jarrod Saltalamacchia. In the 5'th with a runner at 2B and Paul Goldschmidt and David Peralta coming up, Bochy elected to have Heston walk Goldy intentionally then bring in Jeremy Affeldt to face the LH hitting Peralta. You have the luxury of being able to do that in September. Not a terrible start for Heston, but not a convincing one either.
The Giants now get a much needed day off before starting a long homestand Friday with Jake Peavy facing Andrew Cashner.
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The Hillsboro Hops topped the Salem-Keizer Volcanoes 6-5 in 13 innings to take their 3 game playoff series:
Ronnie Jebavy(CF)- 1 for 5, HR(1), BB. BA= .154.
Miguel Gomez(DH)- 3 for 6, HR(1). BA= .385.
Chris Shaw(1B)- 2 for 5, HR(1). BA= .308.
Logan Webb(RHP)- 5 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 0 BB, 6 K's, GO/AO= 8/0. ERA= 3.60.
Stats are for the postseason only. Can't wait to see how Gomez and Shaw hit next year and where. Very nice age 18 season for Logan Webb in a hitter friendly league against mostly older competition. BTW, remember Dansby Swanson? He hit the game winning hit in this game.
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San Jose Giants pounded the Stockton Ports 7-2 to win game 1 of their 3 game Cal League playoff series:
Chuckie Jones(RF)- 2 for 5. BA= .400.
Angel Villalona(1B)- 3 for 4, HR(1). BA= .750.
Aramis Garcia(Catcher)- 2 for 3, BB. BA= .667.
Jason Forjet(RHP)- 5 IP, 6 H, 1 R, 1 BB, 7 K's. ERA= 1.80.
Tyler Rogers(RHP)- 2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K's. ERA= 0.00.
Jake Smith(RHP)- 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K's. ERA= 0.00.
Chris Heston- 4.2 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 2 BB, 5 K's. ERA= 3.55. Heston cruised through the first 3 innings looking really good. He started elevating pitches in the 4'th inning and gave up a 2-run dinger to Jarrod Saltalamacchia. In the 5'th with a runner at 2B and Paul Goldschmidt and David Peralta coming up, Bochy elected to have Heston walk Goldy intentionally then bring in Jeremy Affeldt to face the LH hitting Peralta. You have the luxury of being able to do that in September. Not a terrible start for Heston, but not a convincing one either.
The Giants now get a much needed day off before starting a long homestand Friday with Jake Peavy facing Andrew Cashner.
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The Hillsboro Hops topped the Salem-Keizer Volcanoes 6-5 in 13 innings to take their 3 game playoff series:
Ronnie Jebavy(CF)- 1 for 5, HR(1), BB. BA= .154.
Miguel Gomez(DH)- 3 for 6, HR(1). BA= .385.
Chris Shaw(1B)- 2 for 5, HR(1). BA= .308.
Logan Webb(RHP)- 5 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 0 BB, 6 K's, GO/AO= 8/0. ERA= 3.60.
Stats are for the postseason only. Can't wait to see how Gomez and Shaw hit next year and where. Very nice age 18 season for Logan Webb in a hitter friendly league against mostly older competition. BTW, remember Dansby Swanson? He hit the game winning hit in this game.
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San Jose Giants pounded the Stockton Ports 7-2 to win game 1 of their 3 game Cal League playoff series:
Chuckie Jones(RF)- 2 for 5. BA= .400.
Angel Villalona(1B)- 3 for 4, HR(1). BA= .750.
Aramis Garcia(Catcher)- 2 for 3, BB. BA= .667.
Jason Forjet(RHP)- 5 IP, 6 H, 1 R, 1 BB, 7 K's. ERA= 1.80.
Tyler Rogers(RHP)- 2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K's. ERA= 0.00.
Jake Smith(RHP)- 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K's. ERA= 0.00.
Wednesday, September 9, 2015
Game Wrap 9/8/2015: Giants 6 D'Backs 2
Tim Hudson came off the DL to pitch 6 strong innings and helped his own cause with a solo HR in the pivotal 5 run 3'rd inning. Key Lines:
Joe Panik- 2 for 3, 2B, HR(8), BB, HBP. BA= .314. No offense to Kelby Tomlinson who was terrific filling in when Panik was injured, but what a remarkable player Panik has become! Big scare in this one as he collided with Paul Goldschmidt who was running from first to second on a groundball play. Fortunately, Goldy held up and minimized the force of the contact. Panik was clearly shaken up and appeared to be on considerable pain, mostly trying to shake it out of his hand. He stayed in the game and appeared to be fine, later hitting a long HR that cleared the swimming pool in right-centerfield.
Gregor Blanco- 1 for 4, HR(5). BA= .291. Blanco broke up a scoreless tie with a leadoff HR in the 3'rd inning that started a 5 run rally and chased starter Chase Anderson.
Tim Hudson- 2 for 3, HR(1). BA= .200. Huddy looked rejuvenated after a prolonged stay on the DL. Maybe a new undervalued commodity would be signing 2 older pitchers on the cheap and then setting them up in a platoon where they each alternate pitching and going on the DL for a month at a time?
Tim Hudson- 6 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 0 BB, 4 K's. ERA= 4.51. A vintage Huddy start except for the coming out after 6 IP part.
Chris Heston faces Zack Godley in the rubber match of the series and the finale of this loooong road trip.
According to Baggs reporting on Extra Baggs, Bochy was pretty emphatic that the Giants need to have a younger and better pitching staff next season.
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In the minors, the Hillsboro Hops crushed the Salem-Keizer Volcanoes 8-0 in game 2 of their 3 game playoff series. Nothing to see in the boxscore.
Joe Panik- 2 for 3, 2B, HR(8), BB, HBP. BA= .314. No offense to Kelby Tomlinson who was terrific filling in when Panik was injured, but what a remarkable player Panik has become! Big scare in this one as he collided with Paul Goldschmidt who was running from first to second on a groundball play. Fortunately, Goldy held up and minimized the force of the contact. Panik was clearly shaken up and appeared to be on considerable pain, mostly trying to shake it out of his hand. He stayed in the game and appeared to be fine, later hitting a long HR that cleared the swimming pool in right-centerfield.
Gregor Blanco- 1 for 4, HR(5). BA= .291. Blanco broke up a scoreless tie with a leadoff HR in the 3'rd inning that started a 5 run rally and chased starter Chase Anderson.
Tim Hudson- 2 for 3, HR(1). BA= .200. Huddy looked rejuvenated after a prolonged stay on the DL. Maybe a new undervalued commodity would be signing 2 older pitchers on the cheap and then setting them up in a platoon where they each alternate pitching and going on the DL for a month at a time?
Tim Hudson- 6 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 0 BB, 4 K's. ERA= 4.51. A vintage Huddy start except for the coming out after 6 IP part.
Chris Heston faces Zack Godley in the rubber match of the series and the finale of this loooong road trip.
According to Baggs reporting on Extra Baggs, Bochy was pretty emphatic that the Giants need to have a younger and better pitching staff next season.
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In the minors, the Hillsboro Hops crushed the Salem-Keizer Volcanoes 8-0 in game 2 of their 3 game playoff series. Nothing to see in the boxscore.
Tuesday, September 8, 2015
Down on the Farm: 9/7/2015
AAA Sacramento River Cats destroyed the Albuquerque Isotopes 11-0:
Kevin Frandsen(3B-SS)- 3 for 5. BA= .280.
Jarrett Parker(RF)- 1 for 3, HR(23), 2 BB. BA= .283.
Mac Williamson(LF)- 2 for 3, 2 HR(8), 2 BB. BA= .249.
Nik Turley(LHP)- 7 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 4 BB, 8 K's. ERA= 4.56.
Matt Cain(RHP)- 2 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K's. ERA= 3.20.
What a season finale for Big Mac! He probably needs another half season in AAA but should be given an opportunity to win a MLB job out of spring training. The roster numbers may work against him on that though. Matt Cain will obviously activated as soon as eligible. Unclear what his role will be the rest of this season.
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AA Richmond Flying Squirrels edged out the Reading Fightin' Phils 2-1:
Matt Lujan(LHP)- 6 IP, 7 H, 1 R, 3 BB, 5 K's. ERA= 3.18.
Pedro Rodriguez(RHP)- 3 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 4 K's. ERA= 2.21.
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High A Bakersfield Blaze downed the San Jose Giants 4-2:
John Polonius(SS)- 2 for 4, 2B, HR(3). BA= .204.
Daniel Carbonell(LF)- 1 for 4, 3B. BA= .279.
Giants used 7 relievers in this game. They start a 3 game playoff series with the Stockton Ports on Wednesday, Sept 9.
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Low A Charleston River Dogs outlasted the Augusta Greenjackets 2-1 in 10 innings:
Richard Rodriguez(2B)- 2 for 5. BA= .330.
Jonah Arenado(3B)- 2 for 5, SB(1). BA= .264.
Pat Young(RHP)- 6 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 3 BB, 4 K's. ERA= 3.39.
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Short Season Salem-Keizer Volcanoes topped the Hillsboro Hops 4-2:
Miguel Gomez(3B)- 1 for 3, SF. BA= .333.
Chris Shaw(1B)- 2 for 4. BA= .500.
Jose Vizcaino, JR(SS)- 2 for 3, 2B, BB. BA= .667.
Michael Connolly(RHP)- 6 IP, 9 H, 2 R, 1 BB, 5 K's. ERA= 3.00.
Caleb Smith(RHP)- 2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K's. ERA= 0.00.
Ryan Halstead(RHP)- 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K, Save(1). ERA= 0.00.
This was the first game of a 3 game playoff series. All stats are for postseason only.
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This concludes the 2015 minor league regular season. The Salem-Keizer Volcanoes and San Jose Giants made the playoffs in their respective leagues. Sacramento River Cats, Richmond Flying Squirrela and Augusta Greenjackets seasons are completed.
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What is your quick take on the organization's 2015 minor league season. Is it stronger than last year at this time? I think it is. Although there were a few disappointments like Kyle Crick, Daniel Carbonell and Tyler Horan, there were many more pleasant surprises like The Johnsons and Sam Coonrod and the draft class looks great so far.
Kevin Frandsen(3B-SS)- 3 for 5. BA= .280.
Jarrett Parker(RF)- 1 for 3, HR(23), 2 BB. BA= .283.
Mac Williamson(LF)- 2 for 3, 2 HR(8), 2 BB. BA= .249.
Nik Turley(LHP)- 7 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 4 BB, 8 K's. ERA= 4.56.
Matt Cain(RHP)- 2 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K's. ERA= 3.20.
What a season finale for Big Mac! He probably needs another half season in AAA but should be given an opportunity to win a MLB job out of spring training. The roster numbers may work against him on that though. Matt Cain will obviously activated as soon as eligible. Unclear what his role will be the rest of this season.
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AA Richmond Flying Squirrels edged out the Reading Fightin' Phils 2-1:
Matt Lujan(LHP)- 6 IP, 7 H, 1 R, 3 BB, 5 K's. ERA= 3.18.
Pedro Rodriguez(RHP)- 3 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 4 K's. ERA= 2.21.
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High A Bakersfield Blaze downed the San Jose Giants 4-2:
John Polonius(SS)- 2 for 4, 2B, HR(3). BA= .204.
Daniel Carbonell(LF)- 1 for 4, 3B. BA= .279.
Giants used 7 relievers in this game. They start a 3 game playoff series with the Stockton Ports on Wednesday, Sept 9.
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Low A Charleston River Dogs outlasted the Augusta Greenjackets 2-1 in 10 innings:
Richard Rodriguez(2B)- 2 for 5. BA= .330.
Jonah Arenado(3B)- 2 for 5, SB(1). BA= .264.
Pat Young(RHP)- 6 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 3 BB, 4 K's. ERA= 3.39.
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Short Season Salem-Keizer Volcanoes topped the Hillsboro Hops 4-2:
Miguel Gomez(3B)- 1 for 3, SF. BA= .333.
Chris Shaw(1B)- 2 for 4. BA= .500.
Jose Vizcaino, JR(SS)- 2 for 3, 2B, BB. BA= .667.
Michael Connolly(RHP)- 6 IP, 9 H, 2 R, 1 BB, 5 K's. ERA= 3.00.
Caleb Smith(RHP)- 2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K's. ERA= 0.00.
Ryan Halstead(RHP)- 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K, Save(1). ERA= 0.00.
This was the first game of a 3 game playoff series. All stats are for postseason only.
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This concludes the 2015 minor league regular season. The Salem-Keizer Volcanoes and San Jose Giants made the playoffs in their respective leagues. Sacramento River Cats, Richmond Flying Squirrela and Augusta Greenjackets seasons are completed.
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What is your quick take on the organization's 2015 minor league season. Is it stronger than last year at this time? I think it is. Although there were a few disappointments like Kyle Crick, Daniel Carbonell and Tyler Horan, there were many more pleasant surprises like The Johnsons and Sam Coonrod and the draft class looks great so far.
Monday, September 7, 2015
Game Wrap 9/7/2015: D'Backs 6 Giants 1
The Giants failed to extend the momentum from the two wins to close out the Rockies' series, as the D'Backs jumped on Mike Leake early and the Giants offense was not able to mount a response against Patrick Corbin. Key Lines:
Angel Pagan- 2 for 5, 2B. BA= .264. Pagan is hitting .360 in 7 games since coming off the DL.
Joe Panik- 1 for 1, 2B. BA= .311. Panik did not start against the LHP, but came up as a PH in the 8'th and drove a double over the head of the CF, then scored on Buster Posey's single to RF.
Buster Posey- 3 for 4, 2B. BA= .330. Buster is hitting .500 over his last 7 games and .414 over his last 15. Kruk and Kuip pointed out over and over that he is driving the ball to the opposite field with great success.
Mike Leake- 5.2 IP, 11 H, 6 R, 3 BB, 5 K's. ERA= 3.70. Leake's sinker wasn't sinking and his breaking ball were not breaking. Not good! Yeah, there were some grounders and liners that found holes, but most of them were hit HARD! This was his first poorly pitched game for the Giants, but his tenure so far has been plagued by tough luck, first with the injury and then with the pitching matchups.
Tim Hudson gets his first start in awhile tomorrow facing Chase Anderson. Hudson has not pitched more than 2 innings at a time since coming off the DL, so the bullpen may have to strap it on early.
Angel Pagan- 2 for 5, 2B. BA= .264. Pagan is hitting .360 in 7 games since coming off the DL.
Joe Panik- 1 for 1, 2B. BA= .311. Panik did not start against the LHP, but came up as a PH in the 8'th and drove a double over the head of the CF, then scored on Buster Posey's single to RF.
Buster Posey- 3 for 4, 2B. BA= .330. Buster is hitting .500 over his last 7 games and .414 over his last 15. Kruk and Kuip pointed out over and over that he is driving the ball to the opposite field with great success.
Mike Leake- 5.2 IP, 11 H, 6 R, 3 BB, 5 K's. ERA= 3.70. Leake's sinker wasn't sinking and his breaking ball were not breaking. Not good! Yeah, there were some grounders and liners that found holes, but most of them were hit HARD! This was his first poorly pitched game for the Giants, but his tenure so far has been plagued by tough luck, first with the injury and then with the pitching matchups.
Tim Hudson gets his first start in awhile tomorrow facing Chase Anderson. Hudson has not pitched more than 2 innings at a time since coming off the DL, so the bullpen may have to strap it on early.
Down on the Farm: 9/6/2015
AAA Sacramento River Cats defeated the Albuquerque Isotopes 5-2:
Ben Turner(Catcher)- 1 for 2, 2B, 2 BB. BA= .286.
Clayton Blackburn(RHP)- 2 for 2, Sac. BA= .296.
Clayton Blackburn(RHP)- 7 IP, 6 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 5 K's, GO/AO= 12/3. ERA= 2.85.
Clayton Blackburn turned in his second dominant, scoreless start in a row to end his season. In the process, he took over the PCL lead in ERA among qualified pitchers. In those last two starts he went a total of 14.1 IP, with 1 BB, and 14 K's. Gotta think the Giants are taking a close look at the way he finished up the season. One thing I noticed that may be the key to Blackburn's success is if you look at pictures of him now and compare them from last season in Richmond, he is in MUCH better shape! Oh, and he seems to be able to help himself with the bat too. Imagine him and Bummy in the same dugout discussing each other's hitting prowess! LOL! Ben Turner continues to be one of my sleeper hitters in the system. He had just 13 K's in 102 PA's this season.
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AA Richmond Flying Squirrels edged out the Reading Fightin' Phils 2-1:
Kelvin Marte(LHP)- 6 IP, 7 H, 1 R, 1 BB, 6 K's. ERA= 2.63.
Kyle Crick(RHP)- 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 0 K. ERA= 3.29.
Derek Law(RHP)- 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K, Save(13). ERA= 4.56.
Law ran hot and cold but now has 5 consecutive scoreless appearances. Next year should be a telling year in his recovery from TJ.
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High A Bakersfield Blaze outscored the San Jose Giants 8-6:
Daniel Carbonell(LF)- 2 for 4, 2B. BA= .280.
Tyler Horan(RF)- 1 for 2, 2B, 2 BB. BA= .217.
Brian Ragira(DH)- 1 for 4, HR(10). BA= .251.
Jordan Johnson(RHP)- 4.2 IP, 5 H, 6 R, 4 ER, 3 BB, 10 K's. ERA= 4.31.
Ian Gardeck(RHP)- 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 3 K's. ERA= 3.59.
Carbonell is hitting .381 over his last 10 games. Johnson was dominant with the K's.
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Low A Augusta Greenjackets beat the Charleston River Dogs 4-2:
Richard Rodriguez(2B)- 2 for 3, 2B, BB. BA= .326.
Andrew Cain(RF)- 1 for 2, BB, SB(9). BA= .216.
Sam Coonrod(RHP)- 5 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 1 BB, 9 K's. ERA= 3.14.
Nice start from Coonrod to finish up the season after a rough patch.
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Short Season Boise Hawks buried the Salem-Keizer Volcanoes 9-1:
Steven Duggar(RF)- 3 for 4, 2B. BA= .293.
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Rookie AZL Season is complete.
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DSL Season is complete. Giants won the DSL championship.
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Final games of the minor league regular season today.
Ben Turner(Catcher)- 1 for 2, 2B, 2 BB. BA= .286.
Clayton Blackburn(RHP)- 2 for 2, Sac. BA= .296.
Clayton Blackburn(RHP)- 7 IP, 6 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 5 K's, GO/AO= 12/3. ERA= 2.85.
Clayton Blackburn turned in his second dominant, scoreless start in a row to end his season. In the process, he took over the PCL lead in ERA among qualified pitchers. In those last two starts he went a total of 14.1 IP, with 1 BB, and 14 K's. Gotta think the Giants are taking a close look at the way he finished up the season. One thing I noticed that may be the key to Blackburn's success is if you look at pictures of him now and compare them from last season in Richmond, he is in MUCH better shape! Oh, and he seems to be able to help himself with the bat too. Imagine him and Bummy in the same dugout discussing each other's hitting prowess! LOL! Ben Turner continues to be one of my sleeper hitters in the system. He had just 13 K's in 102 PA's this season.
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AA Richmond Flying Squirrels edged out the Reading Fightin' Phils 2-1:
Kelvin Marte(LHP)- 6 IP, 7 H, 1 R, 1 BB, 6 K's. ERA= 2.63.
Kyle Crick(RHP)- 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 0 K. ERA= 3.29.
Derek Law(RHP)- 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K, Save(13). ERA= 4.56.
Law ran hot and cold but now has 5 consecutive scoreless appearances. Next year should be a telling year in his recovery from TJ.
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High A Bakersfield Blaze outscored the San Jose Giants 8-6:
Daniel Carbonell(LF)- 2 for 4, 2B. BA= .280.
Tyler Horan(RF)- 1 for 2, 2B, 2 BB. BA= .217.
Brian Ragira(DH)- 1 for 4, HR(10). BA= .251.
Jordan Johnson(RHP)- 4.2 IP, 5 H, 6 R, 4 ER, 3 BB, 10 K's. ERA= 4.31.
Ian Gardeck(RHP)- 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 3 K's. ERA= 3.59.
Carbonell is hitting .381 over his last 10 games. Johnson was dominant with the K's.
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Low A Augusta Greenjackets beat the Charleston River Dogs 4-2:
Richard Rodriguez(2B)- 2 for 3, 2B, BB. BA= .326.
Andrew Cain(RF)- 1 for 2, BB, SB(9). BA= .216.
Sam Coonrod(RHP)- 5 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 1 BB, 9 K's. ERA= 3.14.
Nice start from Coonrod to finish up the season after a rough patch.
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Short Season Boise Hawks buried the Salem-Keizer Volcanoes 9-1:
Steven Duggar(RF)- 3 for 4, 2B. BA= .293.
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Rookie AZL Season is complete.
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DSL Season is complete. Giants won the DSL championship.
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Final games of the minor league regular season today.
Game Wrap 9/6/2015: Giants 7 Rockies 4
The Giants broke open a 2-2 tie with a 5-run 5'th inning and held on in Coors Field for a win and a series split with the Rockies. Key Lines:
Kelby Tomlinson- 2 for 5. BA= .306. It will be good to have Joe Panik back, but Tomlinson has been a very able fill in. Certainly he held up his end of the bargain on offense and his defense improved over time. Kruk and Kuip were mentioning a lot of defensive work with coach Ron Wotus that seems to have paid off. At worst, the Giants seem to have their utility IF in place for next season.
Matt Duffy- 1 for 5, 3B. BA= .303. Just one hit in the game for Duffman, but it was a triple to drive in the first 2 runs of the 5'th inning rally. Tuned into the game just in time to see it. Everybody says Duffy is running on fumes, but he doesn't show it.
Buster Posey- 2 for 4, 2B, HR(17), BB. BA= .326. Buster's HR was the 100'th of his career, which is great, but also serves as a reminder of how stupendously difficult it is to hit 500 let alone 660 or 750+. Anyway, Buster has been beat up, but looked like he was feeling better in this game.
Marlon Byrd- 4 for 5, 2B. BA= .241. Byrd had just 1 hit in his last 17 AB's before this game.
Brandon Crawford- 1 for 5, 2B. BA= .259. Crawford capped off the rally with a 2-run double up the alley in right-CF. He still seems to be slowed a bit by the sore calf as he was late on a couple of first steps on defense.
Madison Bumgarner- 6 IP, 9 H, 4 R, 1 BB, 3 K's. ERA= 3.05. Maybe Bummy didn't have his best stuff or maybe it's just Coor's Field. He was fortunate to get out of the bottom of the 5'th without more damage than 2 runs scored. That frame came on the heels of the 5 run rally in which Bummy had to sit on the bench for a long time.
Santiago Casilla- 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K's, Save(32). ERA= 3.19. Casilla was on fire and seems to have put his midseason struggles behind him. One pitch registered 97 MPH on whatever gun Kruk and Kuip were watching. That woke them up a bit!
The Giants remain 7.5 games behind the Dodgers and 8 behind the Cubs in the playoff race.
The Giants move on to Arizona where Mike Leake faces Patrick Corbin in game 1.
Kelby Tomlinson- 2 for 5. BA= .306. It will be good to have Joe Panik back, but Tomlinson has been a very able fill in. Certainly he held up his end of the bargain on offense and his defense improved over time. Kruk and Kuip were mentioning a lot of defensive work with coach Ron Wotus that seems to have paid off. At worst, the Giants seem to have their utility IF in place for next season.
Matt Duffy- 1 for 5, 3B. BA= .303. Just one hit in the game for Duffman, but it was a triple to drive in the first 2 runs of the 5'th inning rally. Tuned into the game just in time to see it. Everybody says Duffy is running on fumes, but he doesn't show it.
Buster Posey- 2 for 4, 2B, HR(17), BB. BA= .326. Buster's HR was the 100'th of his career, which is great, but also serves as a reminder of how stupendously difficult it is to hit 500 let alone 660 or 750+. Anyway, Buster has been beat up, but looked like he was feeling better in this game.
Marlon Byrd- 4 for 5, 2B. BA= .241. Byrd had just 1 hit in his last 17 AB's before this game.
Brandon Crawford- 1 for 5, 2B. BA= .259. Crawford capped off the rally with a 2-run double up the alley in right-CF. He still seems to be slowed a bit by the sore calf as he was late on a couple of first steps on defense.
Madison Bumgarner- 6 IP, 9 H, 4 R, 1 BB, 3 K's. ERA= 3.05. Maybe Bummy didn't have his best stuff or maybe it's just Coor's Field. He was fortunate to get out of the bottom of the 5'th without more damage than 2 runs scored. That frame came on the heels of the 5 run rally in which Bummy had to sit on the bench for a long time.
Santiago Casilla- 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K's, Save(32). ERA= 3.19. Casilla was on fire and seems to have put his midseason struggles behind him. One pitch registered 97 MPH on whatever gun Kruk and Kuip were watching. That woke them up a bit!
The Giants remain 7.5 games behind the Dodgers and 8 behind the Cubs in the playoff race.
The Giants move on to Arizona where Mike Leake faces Patrick Corbin in game 1.
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