Scary stats
Remember when the Giants were 12-8 and riding an 8-game winning streak? We were in first place and loving life, and winning the close games as well. Here are some statistics:
On April 26,
Overall record: 12-8
1-run game record: 5-2
2-run game record: 4-2
9-4 in games decided by 2 runs or less
Post April 26,
Overall record: 16-24
1-run game record: 2-9
2-run game record: 2-9
4-18 record in games decided by 2 runs or less
12-6 RECORD IN GAMES DECIDED BY 2 RUNS OR MORE!!!!
I don't really know what to make of this, but it is clear that the Giants have a problem winning close games. From tonight and this past week it is obvious that we keep making mistakes in the clutch when there is an opportunity to put the game out of reach. Making outs on the basepaths, striking out or popping up with runners on 3rd and less than 2 outs, going 0-1000 with the bases loaded...And all it does is put more pressure on the pitching staff and especially the bullpen. Everyone knows the Giants can't score runs late in ballgames when it matters, so its just a matter of time for when the bullpen will give up the run to win the game. Is there any solution to this?!!?
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Re: Scary stats
by Chulk on Jun 9, 2007 12:23 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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by Lyle on Jun 9, 2007 2:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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by Punch Rockgroin on Jun 9, 2007 12:26 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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by Chulk on Jun 9, 2007 12:37 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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by positiveuphemism on Jun 9, 2007 1:15 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
If I could fix one thing, it would be Barry
Despite a few knocks here and there, Barry's Power Slump is in its sixth week.
by Moggeee on Jun 9, 2007 1:24 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Re: If I could fix one thing, it would be Barry
Everybody else on the offense will start relaxing and producing as soon as Bonds starts producing. It all depends on Barry. He Mom is right, he is the big guy and he ain't performing like the big guy. He needs to lead with results!
by giantsrainman on Jun 9, 2007 2:48 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
WTF?????
by E Ticket on Jun 9, 2007 7:53 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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by PacBellBoozer on Jun 9, 2007 8:27 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Re: If I could fix one thing, it would be Barry
by sharksrog on Jun 9, 2007 12:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Re: Scary stats
So it's hard for me to imagine what it's like to PLAY all these extra inning games, with jet lag and flying around the country.
Or to keep using the entire roster in games. Last night was the worst, but pitching guys one or two innings in these 12 and 13 inning wonders means extra wear on the bullpen (and almost starters, last night). So, regardless of the causes of the close games, I'm thinking depending how many folks end up on the DL after this, the winning percentage isn't going to get better in the near term, maybe not until the allstar break when almost everyone will be able to rest anyway.
BB
by BlackDougal on Jun 9, 2007 6:44 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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Won't happen though. They will totally collapse and be noncompetitive by the end of the month and will no longer be close in games after the fifth inning.
by E Ticket on Jun 9, 2007 7:54 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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by Lyle on Jun 9, 2007 2:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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by rxmeister on Jun 9, 2007 7:22 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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by lyricalkiller on Jun 9, 2007 8:53 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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by rxmeister on Jun 9, 2007 9:02 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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by lyricalkiller on Jun 9, 2007 10:12 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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There has never been proven to be clutch or "unclutch" hitting, just lucky or unlucky run scoring. If a finger can be pointed to their poor record in close games, it can be pointed at their inferior bullpen. I believe they have blown seven late inning leads this season.
But anyway you shake it, this is a .500 team. I think their starting pitching has been allowing less runs than they ordinarily would, their offense has been unlucky and their bullpen stinks. Might be better in the long run that they have lost more games than they should have. Maybe.
by GiantJim on Jun 9, 2007 9:34 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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