OT congrats to the SF Giants

[edjs]

I wanted to say congrats to the Giants, and Bumgamer for pitching such a great game, even calling it before the game! But I especially want to give major kudos to Brandon Crawford on his grand slam, he is really a great guy, and I can only imagine how awesome it felt to be playing for your hometown team, in the playoffs, and hit a grand slam; something every baseball loving kid dreams of growing up, and he did it for real. And this coming from a Dodger fan.

Ed

[auggiedoggy]

This was a yawner compared to the Royals/A's game. That game will be a tough act to follow!

[barrysloate]

Giants had some really bad stretches during the season, but come October they are able to turn it up two notches. They really know how to win big games.

[clydepepper]

Originally Posted by barrysloate

Giants had some really bad stretches during the season, but come October they are able to turn it up two notches. They really know how to win big games.

I just hope Huddie helps.

[barrysloate]

Originally Posted by clydepepper

I just hope Huddie helps.

He's also had a mixed bag season, some good games and some awful.

[Louieman]

I'm worried about Hudson, he's straight-up injured and they know it. I'd prefer if we did Petit. If he's on, his version of dominance is as good as anyone in the game. Problem, of course, is whether he's on or not

[Section103]

Agreed on Hudson - he's given us all we're going to get out of him this year. The Giants have a lot of key injuries to overcome, but right now they are doing what they do: WIN playoff games.

[ooo-ribay]

Originally Posted by Louieman

I'm worried about Hudson, he's straight-up injured and they know it. I'd prefer if we did Petit. If he's on, his version of dominance is as good as anyone in the game. Problem, of course, is whether he's on or not

I totally agree. I am shocked to see Hudson getting Game 2 . I'd take a chance with either Petit or Voglesong. Then again, Bochy has been pretty good with his postseason hunches.

[itjclarke]

Originally Posted by edjs

I wanted to say congrats to the Giants, and Bumgamer for pitching such a great game, even calling it before the game! But I especially want to give major kudos to Brandon Crawford on his grand slam, he is really a great guy, and I can only imagine how awesome it felt to be playing for your hometown team, in the playoffs, and hit a grand slam; something every baseball loving kid dreams of growing up, and he did it for real. And this coming from a Dodger fan.

Ed

Awesome/classy post Ed, it's appreciated by the SF faithful. (btw- I grew up a Dodger fan in Bay Area... Dad, big sister and Garvey were the key reason)

Re- Huddy, hope he helps, but he'll have a short hook given the availability of long guys. I've got a gut feeling he'll step up come what could be his last shot to pitch in a WS. I'm 100% happy with a split in DC... And love seeing Peavy in game 1. He's been nails since coming over.

[ooo-ribay]

Originally Posted by edjs

I wanted to say congrats to the Giants, and Bumgamer for pitching such a great game, even calling it before the game! But I especially want to give major kudos to Brandon Crawford on his grand slam, he is really a great guy, and I can only imagine how awesome it felt to be playing for your hometown team, in the playoffs, and hit a grand slam; something every baseball loving kid dreams of growing up, and he did it for real. And this coming from a Dodger fan.

Ed

VERY nice words from a D**ger fan! Sorry, I can't summon the same civility when it comes to your boys.

Here's young Brandon Crawford on the final day of the 1992 season, when it looked like the Giants were heading to St. Pete. I wrote a LOT of letters that year to anyone who might listen.

[itjclarke]

Originally Posted by ooo-ribay

Here's young Brandon Crawford on the final day of the 1992 season, when it looked like the Giants were heading to St. Pete. I wrote a LOT of letters that year to anyone who might listen.

That's such a great shot. It surfaced a lot in 2012 WS, and I'm sure will get some more play this year if we get a little further.

Man, I remember that who saga so well. I was 15, totally broken hearted... 3 years removed from a WS, Will the Thrill still in his prime, China Basin ballpark vote fails, George Shinn ownership group falls through.. so bad. The emotional rollercoaster to follow-- Magowan group saves the day then sings Bonds for 7 years $42M, and an amazing and eventually heartbreaking 102 win season to follow. That '93 teams has gotta be one of the best not to make the playoffs.

[ZenPop]

Originally Posted by edjs

I wanted to say congrats to the Giants, and Bumgamer for pitching such a great game, even calling it before the game! But I especially want to give major kudos to Brandon Crawford on his grand slam, he is really a great guy, and I can only imagine how awesome it felt to be playing for your hometown team, in the playoffs, and hit a grand slam; something every baseball loving kid dreams of growing up, and he did it for real. And this coming from a Dodger fan.

Ed

Thanks for the classy post!

I'm a massive Giants' fan and am thrilled with that game. Bumgarner is really something special. ...and he's only 25 years old...with 2 rings... and the lowest ERA in on the road in post-season baseball history (minimum 25 innings).

It would be epic to face the Dodgers in the NLCS... maybe this year. (A guy can dream, right?) Cheers!

[itjclarke]

Well Huddy did step up, pitched his a** off... Zimmerman was a little bit better. I never get sick of watching good, clean, well pitched baseball.

Great game, regardless of outcome, and hats off to both teams/starters so far. Also, hats off to Giants for being their typical scrappy, clutch postseason selves (win or lose).

I would've been happy to leave DC with one, but two would be great too!

[Jcfowler6]

Congrats to the Giants. Awful loss to endure for my Bucs but Bumgarner was insane. Great job. Good luck with the rest of the post season. Some great teams there.


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[itjclarke]

This game is unreal. Petit is postseason MVP, don't care what follows.

[itjclarke]

One of best postseason games I've ever seen... Wow, and phew! Hats off to Nats for playing a great game too..but amazed how Giants keep coaxing these postseason performances.

2 WS championships in the last 4 years, but ever the underdog (I challenge the sabermetricians to explain the them). Go Giants!!

[clydepepper]

Giants vs. Royals? I'd love that!


Way to go Huddie!

[itjclarke]

Originally Posted by clydepepper

Giants vs. Royals? I'd love that!


Way to go Huddie!

That's been my hope since the beginning. My wife is from KS and I've made a lot of friends (and in laws) out there, so 100% happy for them.

Meanwhile, Giants defy all "on paper" expectations, stats, etc and manage continue to give themselves a chance to win and often win late.

Fittingly the prelude to the potential SF KC battle is Sundsy.. And, even though rooting for Niners, would 100% happy for Alex (a true class act) if he's able to win in return home.

ADDING-- again, had hunch Huddy had something left for this. Love the mix of core Giants (Posey, Bum, Panda, Belt), young guys (Panik, Susac, Strickland), and aging vets giving it maybe one last go (Peavy, Huddy, Vogey). I love it when the old guys step up in those fleeting/final opportunities.

[yanks12025]

So happy SF won and not KC.