[Giants]

The challenge was decided in a record eight seconds. Machado smoked the ball to Belt who stayed with it and got the lead runner. Getting the out at first was a bonus with Rogers almost getting smoked by Craw’s laser to first.

Some numbers…

None of the three SF singles in the 9th topped 80mph.  Machado’s double play ball left the bat at 112mph.  Only three Giants’ batted balls all season have exceeded 112.

One overlooked key was not using a PR for Belt in the ninth (another Kapler move that went against the grain but worked out nicely). Had the Giants done so, it is unlikely Belt’s replacement at 1B in the bottom of the ninth would have fielded Machado’s shot (someday Belt has gotta win a Gold Glove - he is an outstanding first baseman).

[Giants]

The challenge was decided in a record eight seconds. Machado smoked the ball to Belt who stayed with it and got the lead runner. Getting the out at first was a bonus with Rogers almost getting smoked by Craw’s laser to first.

Some numbers…

None of the three SF singles in the 9th topped 80mph.  Machado’s double play ball left the bat at 112mph.  Only three Giants’ batted balls all season have exceeded 112.

One overlooked key was not using a PR for Belt in the ninth (another Kapler move that went against the grain but worked out nicely). Had the Giants done so, it is unlikely Belt’s replacement at 1B in the bottom of the ninth would have fielded Machado’s shot (someday Belt has gotta win a Gold Glove - he is an outstanding first baseman).