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Black Friday
Today, the Friday following Thanksgiving Day, is Black Friday, the day often regarded (especially by retailers) as the beginning of the holiday shopping season. In recognition of “Black” Friday, today we look at three Giants. Buddy Black – Bruce Bochy‘s … Continue reading
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This Day in Giants History: October 3, 1933
The Giants take game one of the World Series at the Polo Grounds‚ 4-2, as Carl Hubbell holds the Washington Senators to five hits and two unearned runs. Washington unravels when Buddy Myer makes a record-tying three errors. Mel Ott … Continue reading
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This Day in Giants History: August 24, 1935
Giants outfielder Hank Leiber ties the major league record with two homers during an 8-run‚ second-inning assault on the Cubs at the Polo Grounds. The Giants prevail, 9-4, as Carl Hubbell wins his 19th in relief. The Giants have not … Continue reading
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This Day in Giants History: May 8, 1929
Carl Hubbell pitches a no-hitter against Pittsburgh at the Polo Grounds. Hubbell’s only difficult inning comes in the fifth when Pirate pinch hitter Harry Riconda lines directly to Giant left fielder Chick Fullis, who drops the ball for an error. … Continue reading
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Giants’ Greatest Pitching Trios
So, having done so for hitters, I thought I should give pitching trios their due. Here is a list of the top ten Giant pitching trios since 1900, ranked by Baseball Reference’s “runs above average” (RAA), which is the number … Continue reading
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Tagged Bobby Bolin, Carl Hubbell, Christy Mathewson, Hi Bell, Jeff Tesreau, Jeremy Affeldt, Joe McGinnity, Johnny Antonelli, Jose Casilla, Juan Marichal, Madison Bumgarner, Marv Grissom, Matt Cain, Perry, Red Ames, Romo, Rube-Marquard, Sal Maglie, Sanchez, Schumacher, Taylor, Tim Lincecum, Wilson
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