Giants Up Swinging

After a scary 2-6 start, the Giants seem to have gotten their bearings back. They are 7-3 in their last ten games and just came off a heroic win vs. the Dodgers at At&t Park earlier tonight.
The G men are now a respectable 9-9 for the season. I think there are still a few setbacks on the offensive side that may keep the Giants from seriously contending for the division lead throughout the season.
But it is great to see the Giants playing well.

Building Blocks available

The Giants salvaged a series Sunday afternoon, as Randy Johnson hoisted the team on his back with his phenomenal pitching.
Johnson had a no-hitter going into the seventh inning, but gave up a lead-off double. He later got out of the inning run free and the giants won the game 2-0 with Brian Wilson finishing the deal in the ninth.
Tim Lincecum tried this tactic on Saturday as he pitched eight scoreless innings and struck out 13 batters, but his effort came up short as the Giants lost 2-0.
The Giants are now 4-2 at home and 0-6 on the road. That stat will need to change fast as the Giants don’t want to dig too big of a hole to climb out of.

Gotta stop the Bleeding

The Giants had a much needed day off yesterday. After winning two of their first three games at home, the Giants left for the road and have since lost four games in a row. And it hasn’t been pretty as their once hot bats are now ice cold.
The Giants were stymied by the Padres Pitching, and went to Los Angeles only to get blown out 11-1.
They will play their second game in LA today with Matt Cain on the mound against the savvy rookie Clayton Kershaw.

Sloppy in San Diego

The Giants were swept in San Diego this weekend.
It was a huge disappointment for the team especially considering how they hit the ball in their first series against the Brewers.
Against the Padres stingy pitching (or the Giants poor hitting), they were only able to accumulate 7 total runs in the whole series.
The Giants will stop in LA on their way back to the bay and face off with the Dodgers. Hopefully they can get back on track.

Takin it to the road

Well the Giants finished the series strong, taking two of three games from the Brew Crew. And what is most surprising is how they did it… they outscored the Brewers 19-11 in three games.
For the Giants, who have struggled in past years to score runs, this is a good sign. They begin a three game series tonight against the San Diego Padres.
It will be Barry Zito’s debut so we’ll see how that goes…

Giants shine in rain

It was a good opening day for the Giants. It was a gloomy, rainy day everywhere in the bay area except in San Francisco… or so it seemed. The Giants defeated the Brewers 10-6 in their first game of the season.
Travis Ishikawa had a huge day, driving in three runs. Bengie Molina and Aaron Rowand both homered in the game.
Tim Lincecum did not have a great day, as he only lasted three innings while giving up three runs. The good news from this is the bullpen looked really good. Overall it was a great day for the Giants.

One more Day left until freedom

Well I can hardly believe it is finally here. Just one day away from opening day for the Giants and what? It is going to rain? Unbelievable.
Tim Lincecum should be ready to go rain or shine. Pablo Sandoval looked great in his 2009 debut and also played well against the Athletics. Boy he has got some wheels for a big guy.
What else is there to say? Go Giants

Get your tickets now

With just three four days until opening day the team is coming to form as positions are starting to get filled. Emmanuel Burriss has locked up his role at second base. Travis Ishikawa will be the Giants first basemen.
The Giants will begin their opening day home stand Tuesday against the Milwaukee Brewers. I can’t wait.