The Giants trailed by at least 3 runs in this game from the first inning until the 8'th when J. D. Davis' 3-run HR tied it up, setting off a walk-off win in extra-innings. Key Lines: 3B- 1 for 4, HR(18), BB. BA= .251. Davis has had his ups and downs this season but seems to be putting it back together for the stretch run. Oh, and 3-run HR's win games!
Luis Matos RF/CF- 1 for 2, BB. BA= .268. Matos will probably be optioned when Michael Conforto comes of the IL, but I do like what I've seen of this kid. Needs about 10 lbs of muscle to drive some of those warning track AO's over the wall to be a serious offensive force.
Lamonte Wade Jr PH/1B- 2 for 2, SF. BA= .261. Typical of the Giants season, the 2 hits did not factor into the scoring but the SF out did.....and it was the game winner!
Kyle Harrison LHP- 4 IP, 7 H, 5 R, 3 ER, 1 BB, 3 K. ERA= 5.18. Rough first inning giving up a 2-run HR to the second batter of the game then a throwing error by the 3B leading to 2 more unearned runs. Looking up and a 4-0 deficit as you walk off the field before your team has sent a batter to the plate is daunting. He gave up another run in the 2'nd but settled down to go two more scoreless inning and his teammates eventually picked him up. Learning experience for the rook and a lesson in perseverance.
Alex Wood LHP- 4 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K, GO/AO= 4.55. Wood is the unsung hero of this game. Pitching what could be viewed as mop-up duty, he kept the game close enough for his team to come back. At this point in his career, Wood might consider embracing that role. It's a valuable role and one that extended the career and career earnings of many pitchers.
Camilo Doval RHP- 1.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K. Doval got the last out in the 9'th then prevented the "ghost runner" from scoring in the 10'th setting up the walk off win.
The Win got the Giants a full game closer to the final Wild Card playoff spot. They and the Marlins now trail the D'Backs and Reds by 0.5 games.
The Giants start a 4-game series in Coors Field tomorrow evening with Logan Webb RHP facing Chase Anderson RHP.
Churn Watch: Patrick Bailey C came off the concussion IL and Joey Bart C is optioned to AAA Sacramento.
G's are hitting (gonna have to find their footing on the road), and wondering if the Cubs, DBacks, and MIA peaked too early.
ReplyDeleteIt's time to trade Slater for whatever the Giants can get. A slot cannot be devoted to a guy who only hits LHP and then doesn't crush them, just hits them OK in a very limited role. His D is also just OK, not GG level, certainly.
ReplyDeleteTime to move on.