The Giants broke out to a 6-1 lead after 6 innings. This time they cruised to victory in triple digit heat in Anaheim. Key Lines:
Mike Yastrzemski RF- 1 for 3, HR(6), 2 BB. BA= .311. YtY homered to lead off the game and set the tone for the day. It isn't that he just gets hits and HR's. He seems to always get them at key moments in the game.
Brandon Belt 1B- 2 for 5, 2B. BA= .212. Belt is 6 for 13 with 2 HR's and a double in his last 3 games.
Pablo Sandoval DH- 2 for 4, 2B, HR(1), BB. BA= .204. Sandoval said "screw selectivity!" He swung at one up around his eyes and somehow managed to barrel it up for a bomb. 4 for 10 over his last 3 games.
Brandon Crawford SS- 2 for 5, 2 2B. BA= .242. Crawford's bat has come to life with a 9 for 25 run over his last 8 games.
Trevor Cahill RHP- 4 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 1 BB, 4 K's. ERA= 1.59. Cahill lasted a bit longer than his first start lasting 4 solid innings which is much better than a full-on bullpen game.
Bullpen- 5 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 2 BB, 1 K. They weren't blowing anyone away but 4 consecutive lefty relievers pitched a scoreless frame each before Shaun Anderson gave up a run in mop-up time.....although I am not sure there is any such thing as mop-up time in the Giants bullpen anymore.
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The Win improved the Giants record to 9-16. They remain far out of contention for a playoff spot.
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The Giants and Angels both travel to Oracle Park for the next two games. Johnny Cueto RHP tries to keep the Giants on a winning track facing Patrick Sandoval LHP.
Giants will only win if you don't let Kapler manage and Trevor Gott pitch.
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