The Giants got a 7-inning Quality Start from Robbie Ray and an extra-inning Save from newly named Closer Randy Rodriguez for a win PS(post-selloff). Key Lines:
Heliot Ramos LF- 1 for 3, BB. BA= .267. Ramos reached base twice out of the leadoff position but did not factor into the scoring.
Wilmer Flores DH- 2 for 3, BB. BA= .249. Wilmer reached base 3 times and scored a run. He came out of the game early with a tight hammy. Initial word is he will likely only miss a game or two.
Dominic Smith PH/DH- 1 for 1, BB. BA= .273. Smith replaced Wilmer and drove in the "ghost runner", Willy Adames, with the winning run in the top of the 10'th inning.
Jung Hoo Lee CF- 1 for 5, 2B. BA= .247. Lee drove in a run in the second inning with a ground out. He then led off the 7'th inning with a double and scored the run that ultimately enabled the Giants to survive into extra-innings. Despite going 0 for 7 in the final two games against the Pirates, Jung Hoo Lee batted .278/.341/.392 for the month of June.
Patrick Bailey C- 2 for 4, 2B, RBI. BA= .209. Bailey followed up Lee's double in the 7'th with a RBI double. After a couple of pretty good weeks at the plate, Bailey was back into a slump before tonight's game.
Robbie Ray LHP- 7 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 1 BB, 6 K's. ERA= 2.85. While Ray probably could have brought back an impressive haul of prospects in a deadline trade, he is a key piece for next season and one less rotation spot to fill, and a top position at that.
Joey Lucchesi LHP- 0.1 IP, 2 H, 2 R, BB. BA= .255. Lucchesi appearance was a microcosm of the Giants season. Leading 3-1, Lucchesi gave up a 1-out single and a walk to put runners at first and second. Juan Soto then hit what looked like a GIDP except it deflected off Lucchesi's toe and caromed past Adames into LF to drive in a run and put runners at the corners with one out. A sac fly off newcomer Jose Butto RHP drove in the tying run. At that point you had to be thinking the Giants just lost another game in incredibly unlucky fashion.
Ryan Walker RHP- 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 0 K. ERA= 4.03. Walker appears to be the new setup man. He got through the 9'th inning to send it into extras.
Randy Rodriguez RHP- 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 1 K, Save(2). ERA= 1.17. Randy converts his first Save Op as the official Closer and in extra-innings with a "ghost runner" to boot.
Kai-Wei Teng RHP makes his first MLB start of the season tomorrow afternoon facing Kodai Senga RHP.
There were several transactions to report:
Brett Wisely 2B optioned to AAA Sacramento.
Christian Koss 2B activated off the 10-day IL.
Jose Butto RHP activated.
Grant McCray OF recalled from AAA Sacramento.
Kai-Wei Teng RHP selected from AAA Sacramento.
Nice win last night!
ReplyDeleteWhen things look dark, there is always hope!!
Keep the faith and gave the boys a chance!!!
Go Giants!!!!
Richard in Winnipeg
Time to see what the kids can do. We need Matos to realize his potential. Would be great to see if Teng is for real. Both would help this year and next. In minors, need to confirm Eldridge is the prodigal son. Also key for next year.
ReplyDeleteOnly a game but one to forget for Grant McCray: he didn't look good while striking out twice on 6 pitches, the last being a pretty wild swing.
ReplyDeleteJust a case of trying too hard?
Matos got the start in RF with the lefty pitcher, but it looks like McCray will be the replacement for forever-Giant YtY.
Of all the good things that happened last night, by all means let's highlight McCray's two K's which came against late inning relievers and after a cross country flight. And if we're going to talk about negatives, what about Devers 4 K's?
DeleteYeah, what about Devers?
DeleteHe began the season for BRS with oh-for-19 in 23 PAs, pouting because he lost his position?
Then he went 15-35 (.429), followed by 4-34 (.091), then 41-100 (.410). Up-and-down is consistent for him.
For SFG he's also been hot-and-cold, while the team was 13-24 (.219/.327/.365/.692) before last night. He's striking out at almost 33%, not consistent with his career (~22%) nor his first 334 PAs with Boston this year (76 Ks, ~23%).
Is he "trying too hard"?
In the "little" 7 game streak when the Giants went 6-1, he helped out with .304/.452/.391/.843, terrific OBP. In the Atlanta series he was .500/.533/1.000/1.533 and the Giants won 2 of 3 with 23 runs scored, but just 2 for 22 with 8 Ks in what was the "determinant" 6 game losing streak at home, leading to the Buster's minor sell-off.
The Giants tend to mirror what he does, although in last night's win, he was a non-factor.
Re McCray: there are worse things than striking out...
DeleteI think there is an adjustment period for players who get traded or sign with a team in a different league. I remember wondering whats a matter with Francico Lindor his 1st year with the Mets. In 2021 his BA was 230 but with 20 hrs. He's been fine since. Devers trade should work out for Giants long term. He's killing my fantasy team since he got traded to the Giants, lol
DeleteA great test for Randy Rodriguez last night and he passed.
ReplyDeleteHe wisely didn't want to let Alonso beat him.
It's August, so Dodgers fans should know what that means -- Blake Snell is really really ready to go!
ReplyDeleteTeng has gone from serving taters to very polished quickly. Any news on if he added a new pitch or had a mechanical fix? Hard to explain based on sample sizes to be very poor than pretty darn good… hoping he’s another in a long line of giants arms that come from nowhere to have a serviceable career!
ReplyDeleteAndy in OC