Results tagged ‘ Willie Mays ’
Quick Hits for May 6, 2013
TONIGHT’S GAME…The Giants’ 10-game homestand continues tonight as they host the
Philadelphia Phillies for the first of three games…LHP Cliff Lee (2-2, 3.46) is scheduled
to face LHP Madison Bumgarner (3-0, 1.55).
HAPPY BIRTHDAY WILLIE!…A Giant happy birthday to Hall of Famer and Giants legend Willie Mays, who turns 82 years old today.
Click HERE for today’s complete game notes.
WINNING WAYS…This is the Giants’ longest win streak since they won a season-best six games last season from Sept. 17-22…the Giants haven’t won more than seven-straight games since an eight-game streak from Sept. 11-18, 2011.
JEAN MACHI… Has pitched extremely well since being recalled from triple-A Fresno on April 17…in eight appearances has tossed 10.0 innings, allowing one run on nine hits w/eight K’s. Right handed batters are 3-for-19 (.158) off him, while lefties are 6-for-18 (.333).
GUILLERMO QUIROZ… Started just his second game this season last night…has appeared in just 10 games overall.
MARCO SCUTARO… Has been the third hardest batter to strikeout in the NL, averaging 12.40 plate appearances per K.
HUNTER PENCE… The former Phillie will be facing his old team for the first time since being traded to the Giants at the trade deadline last season.
Tony Bennett
Tony Bennett is always a fixture at AT&T Park, with “I Left my Heart in San Francisco” playing after every Giants win. He’s visited many times, with his Exploring the Arts Foundation and to sing to fans during playoff games. He even concluded the 2012 World Series Parade ceremony at City Hall with a live performance of the Giants’ victory song.
Happy Ring Day!
The Giants players, coaches, staff, broadcasters and fans received their 2012 World Series Rings today.
Buster!
It was Buster Posey’s day at AT&T Park today. During the pregame festivities Buster joined his family and other Giants’ MVPs on the field to accept his MVP and Silver Slugger awards.
WS – Game 2 – Finals
Willie Mays, Barry Zito, Nicholas Kimmel & Sergio Romo
Buster Posey and Prince Fielder – That’s An Out!
Tournament Time!
Game 2 of the 2012 World Series was a pitching duel for the first 6 innings, but with the Giants scoring in the seventh and eighth innings the outcome was the same – the Giants were half way to winning the World Series!
The winners of each week’s tournament will be published in the 2013 Giants Yearbook.
Results for Finals:
Willie Mays, Barry Zito, Nicholas Kimmel & Sergio Romo 20.27%
Buster Posey and Prince Fielder – That’s An Out! 79.73%
WS – Game 2 – Semifinals 1
Willie Mays, Barry Zito, Nicholas Kimmel & Sergio Romo
Madison Bumgarner – 2 hits in 7 innings pitched
Tournament Time!
Game 2 of the 2012 World Series was a pitching duel for the first 6 innings, but with the Giants scoring in the seventh and eighth innings the outcome was the same – the Giants were half way to winning the World Series!
The winners of each week’s tournament will be published in the 2013 Giants Yearbook.
Results for Semifinals 1:
Willie Mays, Barry Zito, Nicholas Kimmel & Sergio Romo 54.41%
Madison Bumgarner – 2 hits in 7 innings pitched 45.59%
