The Padres rolled out a weird bullpen/opener pitching configuration in which their apparent starting pitcher entered the game in the 5'th inning. I'm not sure why these schemes seem to work for other teams and not the Giants but their lineup was shut down, as it two hits all game, one from the leadoff batter and one from the 9'th batter.
Carson Whisenhunt LHP had poor command of a below average fastball and got smacked around by a Padres lineup that can still do some damage. Adrian Houser allowed just 1 run in 4.2 innings of relief and seems ready to move back into the rotation depending on how the trade deadline plays out.
Not much more to say about this one, folks! At least I didn't waste an evening watching it because it was streamed on Apple TV.
Tyler Mahle RHP is the listed starter for this evening's game facing Walker Buehler RHP who comes in with an ERA of 5.13.
Oh, and I completed 70 revolutions around the Sun today. Hope to have a few more.
Happy Birthday! 70 is no small feat. Thanks for all you do to provide a rallying spot to faithfully bring us straight forward content to discuss and… bitch and moan about!
ReplyDeleteAndy in OC
Yep. Thanks for your blog. 70? Time to party, get drunk, and bring out the scooter.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Doc! Thanks for your great blog that all of us Giants fans can enjoy. Time to have a big party!!
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday!! As for Whisenhunt, I would pull the emergency brake on him and have him pitch out of the pen until he can trust his slider.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday as well, and many more!
ReplyDeleteLast night was the first time I appreciated preemption bt Apple TV.
Feliz Cumpleanos!! You bring sanity and joy to all of us who read your work. I hope you feel appreciated because you definitely are. This season may be a loss but I believe we will ook back and realize this year was just rock bottom and its nothing but up from here.
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ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday. Dr70.
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ReplyDeleteHappy Birthdsy Doc!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Doc! You only have 5 more revolutions than me! Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday and thank you for all you do for the Giants Fan community!
ReplyDeleteRob in Vancouver
Happy Birthday Doc from your Canadian friends!
ReplyDeleteRichard in Winnipeg
Happy Birthday To You !! -es
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday, Doc! And thank you for doing so much work to give us this most excellent blog and resource.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday, Doc -- thanks for all the hard work you put in on this site! It's tremendous!
ReplyDeleteHappy B-Day!
ReplyDelete86 here, lone survivor, lost my 88 y-o sister Wednesday.
4 of 5 in family made 84 or more: 88¾, 88, 86¼, 84½, & 75 (father)
Hang in there, my friend. Win or lose, following the Giants and baseball will keep you going. Always next season to look forward to or the next draft or the next prospect promotion.
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ReplyDeleteHaha! I originally read your last statement about having made 70 trips around the sun today as meaning just today! Which would make you 4900 years old… yep, being a Giants fan these days can sure age a person! Happy Birthday, Dr. B!
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