Game is still in progress. Giants losing 6-0 in the 6th inning.
Barry Zitos struggles seem to continue the second time through the opposing teams line up. Looking at the game by pitching number from the third inning on.
3 innings
Barry Zito - 48 pitches / 27 strikes - 21 balls through
Randy Johnson - 47 pitches / 31 strikes - 16 ball
4 inning
Barry Zito - 90 pitches / 49 strikes - 41 balls
Randy Johnson - 58 pitches / 39 strikes - 19 balls
Note: Zito walked 4 (1 intentional) and walked in 1 run...gave up 4 runs total.
5 inning
Barry Zito - 103 pitches / 56 strikes - 47 balls
Randy Johnson - 73 pitches / 49 strikes - 23 balls
Note: Zito gives up 2 run - home run - Zito pitch hit for in the 5th, taxing the pen for the second time in three days.
Giants lineup:
Lewis (LF), Burriss (2B), Winn (RF), Molina (C), Rowand (CF), Aurillia (1B), Castillo (3B), Ochoa (SS)
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I was at this game and there were many cool moments despite the lopsided defeat. (For my report see Raising Matt Cain) One highlight which I didn't include was a very well-executed double play early in the game by our 2 rookies, Burriss & Ochoa. It was nice to see them both on the field at the same time. There were many excellent catches made by both sides, and oddities like Johnson's possibly accidental eephus pitch to Lewis.
brother bob:
There is nothing like being at the game to hear the crack of the bats, the concessions stand smells, and the atmosphere of the fans. No garlic fries and Gordon Biersch beer for me. I am relegated to watching the game on MLB.TV. However, I will be at the park the last week of the season in September.
Even with a loss, I enjoy watching this team and the camaraderie the players appear to share. The team has shifted to a “small ball” mentality. We just seem top be lacking that key hit at times.
There were several great plays in the loss and that is what the team needs to walk away with. Every game is a learning experience for next year. Lewis’ aggressive base running was also great. Especially since this aspect of the game had been absent from the Giants for so many years. The younger players are adjusting to big leagues and going through the growing pains. I hope we continue to keep the young players coming up.
This all bodes well for next year.
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