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The Giants Have Had Worse Stretches

Posted on July 11, 2014 by Charles Johnson

Let’s keep everything in context. The Giants are 8-21 since June 9. (I write this as the Giants are beating Arizona, 5-0 in the seventh inning on July 11.) Yet, according to Baseball-Reference.com, there have been at least 200 stretches … Continue reading →

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The Giants End a Historic Streak, Though Not Theirs

Posted on June 14, 2014 by Charles Johnson

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

Posted on June 6, 2014 by Charles Johnson

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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This Day in Giants History: September 11, 1954

Posted on September 11, 2013 by Charles Johnson

Whitey Lockman of the Giants hits a pinch-hit grand slam to beat the Cincinnati Redlegs, 7-5. Don Mueller hits in his 21st straight game‚ duplicating Mays’s streak‚ which ended August 20th. Mueller will go hitless tomorrow.

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