Sunday, March 14, 2021

Spring Training Game Wrap: Giants 5 Indians 4

 Logan Webb RHP had a spectacular start with Austin Slater  RF and Curt Casali DH supplying the power on offense as the Giants came out on top of a close one.  Game Notes:

Austin Slater RF played in the field for the first time in a couple of weeks due to a hammy tweak.  He jumpstarted the Giants scoring with a drive over the R-CF fence for a 3-run HR in the second inning.  He could be poised for a breakout if he can stay healthy and find playing time.

Jason Vosler 3B is still hitting with 2 singles in 4 AB to keep his spring average up at .357.

Curt Casali DH hit the game-winning solo HR in the 5'th inning and added 2 BB's.  Casali is in line to be the backup catcher.  He and Buster Posey C represent the biggest upgrade from last year's team of any position.

The Giants did not have a SB for the first time in about 6 games.  Jason Krizan 2B/RF had a CS.

LaMonte Wade Jr CF had two hits and kept himself in the mix for an Opening Day roster spot.

Logan Webb RHP struck out 4 batters in the first inning and had a total of 6 in 3 scoreless frames to start the game.  Kap raved about his changeup which he worked on over the winter. 

Reyes Moronta RHP made his first appearance since that awful shoulder injury in 2019.  He pitched a perfect 8'th inning but his velocity topped out at around 92 MPH, something Kap seemed to be concerned about. 

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Not sure why Conner Menez LHP is still getting starts in MLB camp this spring but he faces the D'Backs at Talking Stick this afternoon.

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