St. Louis Blues
When it rains, it pours
ST. LOUIS - When Jason Schmidt bowed out of Friday night's match up due to back stiffness, there was some unease but not panic. Hennessey, who typically pitched well on the road this season, was due to take the mound and could be expected to keep the game close. The team had shown some offensive power in their latest homestand and had one of the best records of the past month to show for it.
It took only four swings; two coming from Cardinals rookie Chris Duncan and the others from then slumping third baseman Scott Rolen. The blowout changed everything.
Allowing six runs and five hits in the first two innings, the Giants had no chance. "For whatever reason, the past month and a half, I haven't been the same person I was the first three months," Hennessey said. "I've got to find my way back there."
It might not have been that bad if the problems had stopped there. The domino effect continued however, as the Giants batted a sad .205 over the two game series. Sunday's rain delay was a blessing in disguise for the club struggling to remain in the playoff race. As usual, Felipe Alou refused to acknowledge the momentum loss.
"Maybe we caught a break," Alou said. "Ray was not in the lineup, Barry was not in the lineup. I know (Omar) Vizquel could use an off day, and Moises (Alou). You never know. It's hard to tell, but I'm not mad about this rain. This is a very good off day for us."
Sad words from a coach who does not see to realize that the Giants were not doing well with all their starters in the lineup.
With no surprise, the Padres have taken two of three in a four game series against Los Angeles, keeping the Giants in the race for the N.L. West. It has become apparent that no one can stop Ryan Howard and the Phillies from taking the Wild Card.
In order to remain in the race, the Giants will need to dominate in both Milwaukee and Colorado. The goal? To have a chance for a playoff birth going into the final series against Los Angeles.
For now, Giants fans should tune into tonight's game. It may be tough, but cheering for Dodger blue may be their best hope for now.
ST. LOUIS - When Jason Schmidt bowed out of Friday night's match up due to back stiffness, there was some unease but not panic. Hennessey, who typically pitched well on the road this season, was due to take the mound and could be expected to keep the game close. The team had shown some offensive power in their latest homestand and had one of the best records of the past month to show for it.It took only four swings; two coming from Cardinals rookie Chris Duncan and the others from then slumping third baseman Scott Rolen. The blowout changed everything.
Allowing six runs and five hits in the first two innings, the Giants had no chance. "For whatever reason, the past month and a half, I haven't been the same person I was the first three months," Hennessey said. "I've got to find my way back there."
It might not have been that bad if the problems had stopped there. The domino effect continued however, as the Giants batted a sad .205 over the two game series. Sunday's rain delay was a blessing in disguise for the club struggling to remain in the playoff race. As usual, Felipe Alou refused to acknowledge the momentum loss.
"Maybe we caught a break," Alou said. "Ray was not in the lineup, Barry was not in the lineup. I know (Omar) Vizquel could use an off day, and Moises (Alou). You never know. It's hard to tell, but I'm not mad about this rain. This is a very good off day for us."
Sad words from a coach who does not see to realize that the Giants were not doing well with all their starters in the lineup.
With no surprise, the Padres have taken two of three in a four game series against Los Angeles, keeping the Giants in the race for the N.L. West. It has become apparent that no one can stop Ryan Howard and the Phillies from taking the Wild Card.
In order to remain in the race, the Giants will need to dominate in both Milwaukee and Colorado. The goal? To have a chance for a playoff birth going into the final series against Los Angeles.
For now, Giants fans should tune into tonight's game. It may be tough, but cheering for Dodger blue may be their best hope for now.
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