Pirates 3, Giants 1 // Giants 10, Pirates 3: I listened to much of the first game but missed the second. Today’s conspiracy theory: before the first game, the home plate umpire told both teams he would feature a strike zone the width of the Monongahela to speed the game along. He also spelled Monongahela to show off.
Both teams panicked and swung at anything close. The Giants being the Giants, they scored fewer runs than the opponent. Matt Cain being Matt Cain, he had just enough control problems to walk two batters in the first inning and ensure his 13th loss despite a 3.77 ERA. So it goes.
The only Giantesque thing I look forward to on days when Lincecum isn’t pitching is Rajai Davis. I was late for the gym this afternoon but waited through Kragen and Shane Co. jewelers ads because Davis was leading off the next inning. I want to hear what he does. Today, in the two games combined: 3–for-8 with a walk, three doubles, two stolen bases, an RBI and a terrific catch while I wasn’t paying attention.
