This was a classic Getaway Day snoozefest as the Giants managed just two hits against a Pirates' bullpen game. But we are looking for positive takeaways for next season. Blade Tidwell's resilience a rough first inning and another scoreless frame by Trent Harris provided that. Key Lines:
Blade Tidwell RHP- 5 IP, 2 H, 2 R, 5 BB, 5 K's. ERA= 4.43. After a leadoff single and a flyout, Tidwell lost control of the strike zone in the first inning allowing 3 consective walks and a HBP leading to 2 runs for the Pirates. He somehow got his feet back on the ground and struck out two batters to get out of the inning without further damage and proceeded to pitch 4 more scoreless frames.
Trent Harris RHP- 1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K. ERA= 3.46. Harris has a 1.08 ERA in his last 7 games covering 8.1 IP.
The Giants road trip moves on to New York for a weekend series against the Mets with Matt Wilkinson LHP facing Nolan McLean RHP who comes in with a 3.06 ERA tomorrow evening.
Kudos of sorts to Vitello for going to a pinch hitter in the 7th inning as that led to the Giants 2 runs.
ReplyDeleteThe other hit, a single by Gilbert, directly followed a pitching change and was inconsequential as the Giants "power" was unplugged by the lefty.