September 13th: 5th Inning blows it for Giants
Dose of Reality
SAN FRANCISCO - Just as quickly as things turn good, they can turn bad. A day after climbing to a game and a half deficit in the wild card, everyone turned a win while the Giants continued to have struggles with the bullpen.
Unable to get a hold when needed, Jamey Wright did possibly the worst thing a reliever could do for his team--issued walks. Surprisingly, the Giants made a game of it, coming back to score 4 runs in the bottom of the inning. Scott Munter in his first major league at bat hit a RBI ground rule double. Ultimately, the inning would prove insurmountable in a 9-8 loss to Colorado.
This was without a doubt a disappointing loss. If the Giants are going to make a serious run at the playoffs, they must win against weaker opponents like Colorado. Last night pointed out a few discouraging truths.
The back and forth movement from bullpen to starter have clearly shooken up Hennessey and as we saw last night, Jamey Wright. He had absolutely no command, throwing a wild pitch and walking Garrett Atkins before surrending a two run single. Felipe Alou's indecisiveness has taken a toll on both their arms and keeping them from getting into healthy routines.
"I'm more worried about how my arm reacts to juggling, going back and forth", said Hennessey. "The last juggle back from the bullpen to starting, the recovery time for my arm took twice as long as it used to, instead of when I started all the time and it felt great."
Most importantly however, the Giants need to return to playing small ball, a key to their success over the past month. The error by Durham in the fifth that should have been a double play and Todd Greene's inability to throw a runner out at second on a pitch out are plays that just can't happen if they expect to make the playoffs.
At this point the story is adjust or go home. Tonight's game will be pivotal as the Giants look to take momentum into their trip to St. Louis.
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SAN FRANCISCO - Just as quickly as things turn good, they can turn bad. A day after climbing to a game and a half deficit in the wild card, everyone turned a win while the Giants continued to have struggles with the bullpen.
Unable to get a hold when needed, Jamey Wright did possibly the worst thing a reliever could do for his team--issued walks. Surprisingly, the Giants made a game of it, coming back to score 4 runs in the bottom of the inning. Scott Munter in his first major league at bat hit a RBI ground rule double. Ultimately, the inning would prove insurmountable in a 9-8 loss to Colorado.
This was without a doubt a disappointing loss. If the Giants are going to make a serious run at the playoffs, they must win against weaker opponents like Colorado. Last night pointed out a few discouraging truths.
The back and forth movement from bullpen to starter have clearly shooken up Hennessey and as we saw last night, Jamey Wright. He had absolutely no command, throwing a wild pitch and walking Garrett Atkins before surrending a two run single. Felipe Alou's indecisiveness has taken a toll on both their arms and keeping them from getting into healthy routines.
"I'm more worried about how my arm reacts to juggling, going back and forth", said Hennessey. "The last juggle back from the bullpen to starting, the recovery time for my arm took twice as long as it used to, instead of when I started all the time and it felt great."
Most importantly however, the Giants need to return to playing small ball, a key to their success over the past month. The error by Durham in the fifth that should have been a double play and Todd Greene's inability to throw a runner out at second on a pitch out are plays that just can't happen if they expect to make the playoffs.
At this point the story is adjust or go home. Tonight's game will be pivotal as the Giants look to take momentum into their trip to St. Louis.
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