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| Intense. |
This. game. was. intense. In fact, at its peak leverage (Ryan Theriot's at-bat in the ninth inning with two outs and the bases loaded), the LI was 9.28; that's insanely high. For comparison, the highest leverage situation in the Giants' previous game -- their win against the Padres -- had an LI of 1.70. Tight games like this are simultaneously stress-inducing and fun. It's classic Giants baseball, as established in 2010. Note: I refuse to say the word "torture" in my discussion of this game.
- This seemed like a typical Sanchez-ian start. He walked the first batter of the game on four straight balls; and he lasted only five innings. But it was by no means a bad outing: 5 IP, 7 K, 2 BB, 4 H, and 1 ER. I'm prepared to expect these kinds of starts all season Long from Sanchez.
- Pablo Sandoval looks fantastic. He reached base five times in six plate appearances, did not strike out once, and going by WPA (.553) -- he was quite clutch.
- Nate Schierholtz can't steal. He's got speed, and he's a plus baserunner. But his career numbers now stand as follows: SB: 10, CS: 9; somewhat disappointing.
- What the Aaron Rowand? I plan on having an article posted about him in the very near future. Six for 10 thus far -- I'll take it.
- I hate Ryan Theriot. Mediocre player vs. elite closer = 12-pitch at-bat resulting in two-run single? Not fair. But in all seriousness, Theriot was pretty close to being the final out of this game on several occasions. And I'm not worried about Brian Wilson; you shouldn't be, either.
- Small sample size alert: Jonathan Sanchez now has one double on the season. Buster Posey has zero. Pablo Sandoval has zero.
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