Sub-Par Pitching Leads To Reds 9-0 Rout Of SF Giants
If the San Francisco Giants want to get past the NLDS, the offense and pitching can't have a repeat performance of Game 2.
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If the San Francisco Giants want to get past the NLDS, the offense and pitching can't have a repeat performance of Game 2.
With Cain on the mound and the opponent's starter out after one batter, the San Francisco Giants were still unable to squeak out a win.
While they're not the 2010 Giants, the 2012 team has its own magic to get far in the postseason.
Hisashi Iwakuma gets the Angels on Tuesday, which could be a tough matchup, but the Angels could be eliminated by that game as well.
There are two main reasons for optimism with Kyle Seager down the stretch. First, he's regained his power stroke in September, with nine extra base hits (three homers) resulting in a .305/.345/.488 line.
After 517 plate appearances, it seems safe to say Norichika Aoki is mostly for real. The 30-year-old Japanese import has a .289/.359/.430 line this season, including 68 runs and 26 stolen bases.
Justin Morneau's season has not come with much fanfare. It's understandable – he's a former MVP first baseman and he's hitting just .277/.337/.473. But with today's offensive environment, his 122 OPS+ is equal to his 2007 All-Star campaign.
