07-31-2023, 05:13 AM
(This post was last modified: 07-31-2023, 05:56 AM by OutsiderFan.)
I watched the entire game vs. Sox on Sunday. Reminded me of torture from the WS teams. Was screaming at my TV to put Turner on 1st with tying run at 3rd. Next pitch, Giants are trailing.
Out of 11 hits, 9 singles, and so much weak contact. Out of 28 hits over the series the Giants mustered just 6 XBH. The Sox had 21 and 9 were XBH. Nine runs in 3 games on 28 hits. It’s a miracle the Giants won the series. Do you think the Giants are gonna hold most teams to 7 runs over 3 games?
One thing I will say is positive. The small ball game and just trying to scratch out runs while keeping it close is definitely good post season preparation. Kapler used every player on his bench by the 9th inning, including PH Wade for Luciano who GIDP - dumb. I had every confidence in the world Crawford would get the bunt down in the 11th. I don’t know if most teams have guys who can do that. Schmitt looked lost trying to bunt the previous AB before he walked.
WTF did they ever send Beck down? The guy plays the 2-3 inning role really well. Hopefully he’s out of options and/or stays in S.F. the rest of way.
Anyway, Tommy Pham is the guy I see available who might give the Giants a difference making bat in trade who won’t cost much. Has .820 OPS, which would be #3 on Giants, only .1 behind Pederson.
Out of 11 hits, 9 singles, and so much weak contact. Out of 28 hits over the series the Giants mustered just 6 XBH. The Sox had 21 and 9 were XBH. Nine runs in 3 games on 28 hits. It’s a miracle the Giants won the series. Do you think the Giants are gonna hold most teams to 7 runs over 3 games?
One thing I will say is positive. The small ball game and just trying to scratch out runs while keeping it close is definitely good post season preparation. Kapler used every player on his bench by the 9th inning, including PH Wade for Luciano who GIDP - dumb. I had every confidence in the world Crawford would get the bunt down in the 11th. I don’t know if most teams have guys who can do that. Schmitt looked lost trying to bunt the previous AB before he walked.
WTF did they ever send Beck down? The guy plays the 2-3 inning role really well. Hopefully he’s out of options and/or stays in S.F. the rest of way.
Anyway, Tommy Pham is the guy I see available who might give the Giants a difference making bat in trade who won’t cost much. Has .820 OPS, which would be #3 on Giants, only .1 behind Pederson.