[Giants]

Giants beat the Royals 7-3 and are now 8-3, third in the 15-team Cactus League, one in back of the Cubs, 1/2 in back of the Rockies. And they are second in all of MLB in run differential with the longest winning streak. Giants have just nine errors in 12 games, and six of the errors were by players not likely to make the big club.

Stanford's Erik Miller pitched a great inning, gave up one hit and struck out three. Soon-to-be-traded-or-released David Villar homered as did slow-starter Yaz and Chapman. The core pitchers threw a shutout, only the last pitcher gave up earned runs.

Giants 7-3 Royals (Mar 8, 2025) Box Score - ESPN

Landen Roupp is crushing it. I'm guessing he ends up the fifth starter.

Baggerly wrote an article suggesting Roupp is leading the pack for the #5 spot.  It appears Harrison and Birdsong might be headed to Sacramento.  As noted by Baggs, Sacramento might wind up with a five man rotation that is better than some big league teams.

I like the new look club. The emphasis on D and pitching rather than “hit a homer or strike out and who cares about defense and pitching” is a refreshing change.

[Giants]

Giants beat the Royals 7-3 and are now 8-3, third in the 15-team Cactus League, one in back of the Cubs, 1/2 in back of the Rockies. And they are second in all of MLB in run differential with the longest winning streak. Giants have just nine errors in 12 games, and six of the errors were by players not likely to make the big club.

Stanford's Erik Miller pitched a great inning, gave up one hit and struck out three. Soon-to-be-traded-or-released David Villar homered as did slow-starter Yaz and Chapman. The core pitchers threw a shutout, only the last pitcher gave up earned runs.

Giants 7-3 Royals (Mar 8, 2025) Box Score - ESPN

Landen Roupp is crushing it. I'm guessing he ends up the fifth starter.

Baggerly wrote an article suggesting Roupp is leading the pack for the #5 spot.  It appears Harrison and Birdsong might be headed to Sacramento.  As noted by Baggs, Sacramento might wind up with a five man rotation that is better than some big league teams.

I like the new look club. The emphasis on D and pitching rather than “hit a homer or strike out and who cares about defense and pitching” is a refreshing change.