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Spencer Howard called up from minors to pitch bulk innings at least tonight. Over four years for Phillies and Texas he totaled 3 wins 11 losses with 7.20 era.

He struck out four Phillies in four innings...for the first time this season, the Phillies have lost three in a row. Wheeler looked great pitching the first six innings, striking out nine, two hits. Too bad we lost him.

Erik Miller of Stanford, great opener. The pitching staff (Miller, Rogers, Howard, Tyler Rogers, Hjelle) spread seven hits and two walks for the overtime walkoff win. Chapman had several stellar plays, Estrada and Wisely did quite well. Matos, flyball scored Fitzpatrick from third. 34,655 spectators went home happy...

Giants, 29-27 now has the fifth playoff position/second wildcard, Padres have the sixth playoff spot at 30-28, behind the Giants by .001. Giants are 5.5 back of the Dodgers, having gained three games in the last 10 on LA.

Kyle Harrison goes against Philly (best record in the NL) tomorrow, then they have the Yankees (2nd best record in the AL) for three games starting on Friday.

Great game. Giants with 4(?) hits and excellent pitching and defense. Howard did well, but ooof, some of those pitches looked hittable.

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Spencer Howard called up from minors to pitch bulk innings at least tonight. Over four years for Phillies and Texas he totaled 3 wins 11 losses with 7.20 era.

He struck out four Phillies in four innings...for the first time this season, the Phillies have lost three in a row. Wheeler looked great pitching the first six innings, striking out nine, two hits. Too bad we lost him.

Erik Miller of Stanford, great opener. The pitching staff (Miller, Rogers, Howard, Tyler Rogers, Hjelle) spread seven hits and two walks for the overtime walkoff win. Chapman had several stellar plays, Estrada and Wisely did quite well. Matos, flyball scored Fitzpatrick from third. 34,655 spectators went home happy...

Giants, 29-27 now has the fifth playoff position/second wildcard, Padres have the sixth playoff spot at 30-28, behind the Giants by .001. Giants are 5.5 back of the Dodgers, having gained three games in the last 10 on LA.

Kyle Harrison goes against Philly (best record in the NL) tomorrow, then they have the Yankees (2nd best record in the AL) for three games starting on Friday.

Great game. Giants with 4(?) hits and excellent pitching and defense. Howard did well, but ooof, some of those pitches looked hittable.