The Yankees dominated the Giants in every phase of the game jumping on Logan Webb for all 7 of their runs, 6 earned, while completely shutting down the Giants lineup. Key Lines:
Logan Webb RHP- 5 IP, 9 H, 7 R, 6 ER, 1 BB, 7 K's. ERA= 10.80. Mike Krukow thought Webb was tipping his pitches in the second inning. Krukow knows pitching and I thought of that myself as the Yanks teed off on pitch after pitch. He also did not command his pitches well. One more angle which may or may not have any connection: Webb has been rocked in both appearances after coming back from the WBC in which he pitched very well and showed no sign of injury. Webb has a long history of early season struggles but this was the worst. Hopefully he figures it out before his next start.
In the end it probably didn't matter how badly Webb pitched as the lineup managed just 3 hits, 2 walks, HBP and E and never came close to threatening to score after the first inning. That should not happen to a lineup as high-priced as the Giants. It continues to happen way too often and calls into question Buster Posey's roster construction, especially the players with 9-figure, long-term contracts.
The Giants get a day to think about this one. Robbie Ray LHP, the Giants best pitcher in in spring training, takes the mound Friday afternoon facing Cam Schlittler RHP in game 2 of the season.
I was disappointed by their sloppy defense, too. Adames really didn't show much range at SS. And he keeps swinging for the fences ... oh well, it was only one game. Maybe they were tired playing in 100+ degree heat ... they sure didn't look sharp!
ReplyDeleteI hope Wash invited Adames to extra IF drills this morning.
DeleteAfter this giant non-performance, the 2nd biggest disappointment was Judge not striking out in the 9th.
ReplyDeleteApart from that Mrs. Lincoln, how was the play?
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