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Which Giants Have Thrown a “Porcello?”

On July 1, Rick Porcello of the Detroit Tigers shut out the Oakland Athletics, 3-0. The amazing thing about the shutout was that Porcello did not walk nor strike out a single batter. Using Baseball Reference’s wonderful Pitching Game Finder, … Continue reading

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No-Hitters — and Pitching — Have Changed in a Century

In pitching his second no-hitter in less than a year, Tim Lincecum joins some elite company in Giants history. Only one other Giant pitcher threw two no-hitters for the team, and looking at the no-hitters thrown by the two pitchers … Continue reading

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This Day in Giants History, June 17, 2005: Tyler Walker Strikes Out the Side

That’s called slamming the door. Jason Schmidt of the Giants pitches eight shutout innings against the Tigers‚ but gives up singles to the first three hitters in the ninth. Tyler Walker relieves with the bases loaded and proceeds to strike … Continue reading

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The Giants End a Historic Streak, Though Not Theirs

Over 51 2/3 innings, from June 3 to June 10, Washington Nationals starters did not walk a single batter. During the same time, they struck out 51 batters. Over that span, they posted a 1.66 FIP, putting them at almost … Continue reading

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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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