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This Day in Giants History, June 6, 1908: Mathewson Extends His Win Streak
At the Polo Grounds‚ Christy Mathewson beats the Cardinals, 3-2‚ for his 20th straight win over St. Louis stretching back to June 16‚ 1904. Art Fromme takes the loss. Matty allows four hits and strikes out eight‚ including Joe Delahanty … Continue reading
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Tagged Art Nehf, Bill Walker, Carl Hubbell, Christy Mathewson, Fred Toney, Gaylord Perry, Hal Schumacher, Juan Marichal, Larry Jansen, opponents, pitchers, Pitching, Pol Perritt, records, Russ Ortiz, Sal Maglie, Sam Jones, streaks
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Constructing a Team from Players Who Have Been Both Senators/Twins and Giants
Before the inception of interleague play, the Giants’ great experience playing against the franchise now known as the Minnesota Twins was in two World Series. The Washington Senators beat the New York Giants, four games to three, in 1924, and … Continue reading
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Tagged 1924 World Series, 1933 World Series, A.J. Pierzynski, Al Worthington, Bobo Newsom, Bullet Joe Bush, Bump Hadley, Charlie Hickman, Chili Davis, Chris Speier, Dan Gladden, Ducky Holmes, Firpo Marberry, Irish Meusel, Jack Doyle, Jim Delahanty, Jim Dwyer, Joe Nathan, LaTroy Hawkins, Livan Hernandez, Michael Jackson, Minnesota Twins, opponents, Orlando Cabrera, Shanty Hogan, Steve Bedrosian, Steve Carlton, Tom Herr, Washington Senators, Zeke Bonura
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Which Athletics Hit the Giants?
The Oakland Athletics may not be in the National League, but due to the inception of interleague play in 1997 (yes, this travesty has been going on that long!), and due to the fact that Major League Baseball has designated … Continue reading
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Which Mets Hit the Giants?
Which Met hitter, with a minimum of 100 at-bats against the Giants, had the highest OPS against them? It was catcher Mike Piazza, who, in 145 plate appearances against the Giants between 1998 and 2005, hit .333/.413/.619. That’s an OPS … Continue reading
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Tagged Carlos Beltran, Edgardo Alfonzo, George Foster, hitting, Jeff Kent, opponents
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Which Brewers Hit the Giants?
The Milwaukee Brewers were still in the American League when Gary Sheffield was playing for them, so there is no danger of having him top a third list in a row. The Brewer who has put up the best OPS … Continue reading
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