[lex24]

No they couldn’t.  But maybe after one batter don’t know that

Dickerson is not so slow however

The rule is you can pinch run.  I remember that from an earlier game.  But the Giants had run through their bench.  I think he was the runner in the 10th.  Ruf was last guy on bench and they used him to PH for Robertson in the 11th.   Had they run for Dickerson (and I agree with Bob he isn’t slow) with a pitcher, Ruf would have been wasted as he would have taken Dickersons spot in left.

Plus, Dickerson made a very good base running move on Flores's fly to the wall - he tagged up and made it to third on a semi-close play.  Now, it didn't work out ultimately, but I wonder how many runners would have been sufficiently off 2B to ensure scoring if the ball was not caught . . .

I sure thought that was out when he hit it.  What a frustrating game.....

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What will be interesting is how the Pads play the series.  They have locked the 4 seed and can’t move up.  So I suspect it will be a dance of playing the regulars just enough to keep them fresh. That may help the Giants a bit.  (I vacillate on whether the 7 inning DH on Friday is good for the Giants.  I suppose it’s better than having played one more in SD at a time when the Pads were smoking hot)

My vote is yes for one additional reason:  if you're an inferior team, then I think your chances to win a particular game go up (even if only marginally) if the game is shortened.  The theory being that the more outs in a game, the more time for the superior team to prove its superiority.  Thus, 7 inning DHs are better than 2 9-inning games.  Who knows, though . . . just a theory.

But in truth, the Padres have ownage on Giants this season.  Gyros could get swept.  I don't think 1-3 will do it (even if the Giants can win today).  Fun season and am so glad MLB played (and gutted it out).

Let’s see how Pads play it.  As for 7 vs 9, I get your point.  But I think it benefits the team with the better starting pitchers going that day.  Cause they can get a 7 inning CG.  

Gausman was good again today.  But he has a hard time getting to the 7th. Throws a lot of pitches.

[lex24]

No they couldn’t.  But maybe after one batter don’t know that

Dickerson is not so slow however

The rule is you can pinch run.  I remember that from an earlier game.  But the Giants had run through their bench.  I think he was the runner in the 10th.  Ruf was last guy on bench and they used him to PH for Robertson in the 11th.   Had they run for Dickerson (and I agree with Bob he isn’t slow) with a pitcher, Ruf would have been wasted as he would have taken Dickersons spot in left.

Plus, Dickerson made a very good base running move on Flores's fly to the wall - he tagged up and made it to third on a semi-close play.  Now, it didn't work out ultimately, but I wonder how many runners would have been sufficiently off 2B to ensure scoring if the ball was not caught . . .

I sure thought that was out when he hit it.  What a frustrating game.....

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What will be interesting is how the Pads play the series.  They have locked the 4 seed and can’t move up.  So I suspect it will be a dance of playing the regulars just enough to keep them fresh. That may help the Giants a bit.  (I vacillate on whether the 7 inning DH on Friday is good for the Giants.  I suppose it’s better than having played one more in SD at a time when the Pads were smoking hot)

My vote is yes for one additional reason:  if you're an inferior team, then I think your chances to win a particular game go up (even if only marginally) if the game is shortened.  The theory being that the more outs in a game, the more time for the superior team to prove its superiority.  Thus, 7 inning DHs are better than 2 9-inning games.  Who knows, though . . . just a theory.

But in truth, the Padres have ownage on Giants this season.  Gyros could get swept.  I don't think 1-3 will do it (even if the Giants can win today).  Fun season and am so glad MLB played (and gutted it out).

Let’s see how Pads play it.  As for 7 vs 9, I get your point.  But I think it benefits the team with the better starting pitchers going that day.  Cause they can get a 7 inning CG.  

Gausman was good again today.  But he has a hard time getting to the 7th. Throws a lot of pitches.