Giants 3, Rockies 1: Despite Good Outing from Chacin, Colorado's Woes by the Bay Continue
by Bryan Kilpatrick on Sep 26, 2011 11:05 PM MDT
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Behind seven shutout innings from Ryan Vogelsong, the Giants beat the Rockies for the eighth time in the last nine games between the two NL West adversaries.
Vogelsong, who allowed just four hits and didn't walk anyone while racking up four strikeouts, contributed on offense as well as he scored on a two-run triple off the bat of the mighty Mike Fontenot. It was the only run-scoring hit against Chacin, as he went seven innings as well, but allowed eight hits and a walk along with the two runs. He struck out three.
The Rockies picked up a run against Sergio Romo in the eighth when Wilin Rosario, who led off the inning with a line single to left, scored on a base hit by Mark Ellis. That cut the lead to 2-1. With a chance to give his club the lead, Dexter Fowler struck out to end the inning. The Giants tacked on a run in the bottom of the inning on a sacrifice fly, and kept the Rockies off the board in the ninth.
This game, while not the most Rockies-Giants game of 2011, was still pretty Rockies-Giants. In seven games at AT&T Park in 2011, the Rockies have scored a grand total of ten runs. That is one of the most 2011 stats of the season. That, and the one where, in bases-loaded situations, Ty Wigginton has produced more outs than plate appearances (not sure if that's made up or not, but I'm banking on no so h/t to everever).
The Rox need a win tomorrow or Wednesday to avoid their first 90-loss season since 2005, and only the fifth in franchise history.
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Tomorrow, Alex White will try to end his somewhat disastrous season on a good note as he'll take the mound opposite Madison Bumgarner. The Rockies really need a win, and White really needs some confidence heading into the offseason. Let it happen, baseball gods.
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This year sucks.
by prettyinpurple on Sep 26, 2011 11:15 PM MDT reply actions
SO Ryan Vogelsong ends the season
with 179.2 IP and a 2.71 ERA in 28 starts. He’s 34 years old. I wonder what type of contract he will get this offseason.
I'm pretty disgusted right now!
by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Sep 26, 2011 11:16 PM MDT reply actions
So, yup.
"I think I speak for everyone in here when I say: It''s playoffs or bust"- Jason Hammel : Feared Slugger
BigGiantHead of the Ubaldo Lover's Club;OG Thugget Loyalist #4, QPU Emeritus, Proud member PR Gynocracy
Heh. I guess a fan in Tampa held up a white board
to note everytime the score changed in the O’s/BoSox game. It was more up to date than the scoreboard at the Trop. Brillain
"I think I speak for everyone in here when I say: It''s playoffs or bust"- Jason Hammel : Feared Slugger
BigGiantHead of the Ubaldo Lover's Club;OG Thugget Loyalist #4, QPU Emeritus, Proud member PR Gynocracy
can't get a white board
in at Coors, I’ve tried
"There have been only two geniuses in the world. Willie Mays and Willie Shakespeare." ~Tallulah Bankhead
"Love is the most important thing in the world, but baseball is pretty good too." ~Greg, age 8
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Well see you kids tomorrow
"I think I speak for everyone in here when I say: It''s playoffs or bust"- Jason Hammel : Feared Slugger
BigGiantHead of the Ubaldo Lover's Club;OG Thugget Loyalist #4, QPU Emeritus, Proud member PR Gynocracy
I can believe the Wiggy stat...
If you have 5 PA and ground into 4 double plays, you just made 8 outs!
"My eyes! The goggles do nothing!" - Rainier Wolfcastle
The fact that he hasn't hit into a triple play this year is very surprising to me.
Downright shocking, actually.
Alanna Rizzo is my dream girl.
by Cargo's Ball Sack5 on Sep 26, 2011 11:44 PM MDT up reply actions
16 PA.
He’s had ONE hit with the bases loaded, and grounded into 3 double plays. I wish that stat was made up but it’s not.
At least Renck's sure that he's trade bait this offseason?
That said, somehow I doubt that there are any takers…:-(
for ozzie!
the only organization of humans responsible for more evil in the universe than the philadelphia phillies is the boston red sox
be happy, because 2012 is coming.
It's true
He’s 1-for-16 with the bases loaded, no walks, HBPs or anything, and has grounded into 3 double plays.
He’s made 18 outs in 16 plate appearances.
Jason Giambi for player-manager in 2012!
How the world will end in 2012: George of the Roses builds a Machine that Pommels everyone with La Violencia during Whiteouts.
Just when Ubaldo seemed to be getting into some sort of groove,
he blew up today against the Toledo Mud Hens. Let’s hope he can put this year behind him. It doesn’t look good though.
I hope the Red Sox make Francona the scapegoat for this collapse
And then the Rockies hire him.
I know, I’m dreaming, but it’s fun to dream, right?
Jason Giambi for player-manager in 2012!
How the world will end in 2012: George of the Roses builds a Machine that Pommels everyone with La Violencia during Whiteouts.
by free7694 on Sep 27, 2011 12:20 AM MDT reply actions 2 recs
OT: Wooooooooo!
I just accomplished a DDR feat that’s been driving me to RAGE for weeks now. And I absolutely needed to celebrate.
JFK's Quote for the Day this (non) game happened:
“I can’t tell you about moments because I wasn’t into that. I just played every day and enjoyed what I was doing. When I made a great catch it was just routine. I didn’t worry about it. Winning was important. Winning.” ~Willie Mayes
"There have been only two geniuses in the world. Willie Mays and Willie Shakespeare." ~Tallulah Bankhead
"Love is the most important thing in the world, but baseball is pretty good too." ~Greg, age 8
JFK
Hire Ozzie Guillen!
That’s just what this franchise needs to get some fire going in the players and actually make some good baseball decisions which he is very underrated at.
Meh
Even if he was available. Too much small ball, and tends to stick with the starters too long.
You mean somebody would actually give guys like Seth Smith a chance to play everyday?
Who would want that. But seriously, I could see the players actually playing for him, and I don’t think his small ball would live up to Jim Tracy’s.
by Mr. Rockie on Sep 27, 2011 7:55 AM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
Actually, I meant the starting pitchers
I think he would tend to overuse some of our young arms. Certainly not Dusty Baker abuse level tho.
Good point about Tracy’s small ball. Guillen’s easily a step up from Tracy, but I can’t help but think there’s not some other guys who are a better fit.
No way. He’s as overrated a Manager as any in the game.
The oxen are slow, but the earth is patient.
by rockieprogress on Sep 27, 2011 10:36 AM MDT up reply actions
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