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For Those Of You Keeping Score…

Wow. Tonight’s game was just dreadful, but as a public service for those who wonder how it compares to Giants-Dodgers games of the past: The last time the Dodgers scored at least 17 runs in a game against the Giants … Continue reading

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Which Cardinals Hit the Giants?

The St. Louis Cardinals rank with the San Francisco Giants as the most successful franchises in the National League. Whether by pennants or World Series championships or Hall-of-Famers, both franchises have been more successful than their competitors in the league. … Continue reading

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Which Pirates Hit the Giants?

The Pittsburgh Pirates have had many great hitters, including Honus Wagner, Kiki Cuyler, Ralph Kiner, Roberto Clemente and Willie Stargell. Which Pirate, however, with at least 100 at-bats against the Giants, has done the best batting against them since 1914? … Continue reading

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Tony Gwynn

Tony Gwynn, one of the greatest baseball players in history, passed away far, far too young. Though the Padres are not in the innermost circle of hell the way the Dodgers are, there is a Giant rivalry with the Padres. … Continue reading

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Which Phillies Hit the Giants?

The National League owners awarded franchises to New York and Philadelphia at the same meeting, on December 6, 1882. The two teams have been rivals ever since. Though the Phillies have generally been a losing team, and almost always a … Continue reading

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