Tyler Fitzgerald led a road lineup to a runaway Cactus League win over the Guardians in Goodyear, AZ. Key Lines:
Heliot Ramos DH- 1 for 3, HBP. BA= .250. Heliot drove in a run with an oppo-field groundball single in his second AB. He's had some nice plays but is still rounding into form after a late start.
Tyler Fitzgerald 2B- 3 for 4, 3B. BA= .304. Fitz also got a late start and really broke out in this game. Gants are hoping he can build on his rookie season last year after a move to 2B.
Luis Matos RF- 2 for 4, SB(2). BA= .359. Matos is having a strong spring. Seems more about keeping the line moving than selling out for power this spring.
Sam Huff C- 1 for 4, HR(2). BA= .300. Huff continues to set the pace for the back up catcher role.
Casey Schmitt 3B- 1 for 3, BB, SB(1). BA= .294. Casey must have drawn a walk somewhere along the way. His OBP is now .003 higher than his BA.
Brett Wisely SS- 1 for 4, SB(1), 2 E. BA= .286. Wisely is having a pretty good spring but the utility IF is going to have to occasionally fill in at SS.
David Villar 1B- 2 for 3, 2B. BA= .241. Nothing new to report on Villar's situation. Still buried too far down on depth charts to have a realistic chance of making the team, but out of options. Expect some action on the DFA/trade front as we approach Opening Day.
Jake Lamb PH/1B- 1 for 1, BB. BA= .389. I am not seeing how there is room for all four of Lamb, Flores, Encarnacion and LMWJ on the roster. Might come down to Lamb vs Encarnacion who is out of options.
Grant McCray CF- 1 for 3, 3B, BB. BA= .333. McCray is stating his case. Of all the Giants OF's in camp he probably has the highest ceiling and is probably the best defensive CF. Decision will probably come down to whether the Giants want his defense in back up role or whether they want him to play every day in AAA to get more seasoning. Matos is in a similar situation but is not nearly the CF that McCray is.
Tristan Beck RHP- 2.2 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 0 BB, 3 K's. ERA= 5.40. Beck retired 8 of the 9 batters he faced. Melvin said he is probably more in line for a bullpen role.
Randy Rodriguez RHP- 1.1 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 2 K's. ERA= 3.38. Another competitor for a bullpen slot. He does have an option.
Joey Lucchesi LHP- 2 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K. ERA= 0.00. Lucchesi has one of those conditional MLB contract options. I would say he has a roster spot to lose which he has not done so far. Showing he can go more than 1 inning helps.
Lou Trivino RHP- 1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 2 K's. ERA= 0.00. Trivino has a history of pitching very well for Bob Melvin in Oakland and we know BoMel likes his guys. Gotta think he has the inside track for a roster spot too.
Robbie Ray LHP makes his third spring start tomorrow against the Rangers in Scottsdale.
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