The Giants won five out of six this week sweeping the almost win less Astros and winning two of three from the 'building' Chicago Cubs. They were not easy games to win and the Giants had many heroes. Arias was the star of the Houston series. In the first game he pinch hit a double in the ninth inning to drive in the tying run and then scored the winning run. He started the second game hit a two run triple late in the game to drive in the Giants fifth and sixth runs in their 6-4 win. On Thursday he hit a home run to give the Giants a must needed insurance run.
Notes - This blog suggested over a week ago that Nady be called up which so far has proven to be the right call. . . Pinch hitter Audrey Huff was a real hero Sunday. He took enough pitches to allow the Cubs to throw a wild one that tied the game. . . Pagan drove in the tie breaking run Sunday in the ninth inning. On the second pitch he tried to bunt. He said later he saw the third basemen playing back and thought the could get a hit. A bunt hit would not had scored the leading run. How many times have we seen the Giants have a man on third with none out and not score so having a runner on third one out is no cinch. He would had left it up to Scuredo who had been hit less in the series to get the runner home. Don't bunt with a man on second! . . . Lopez has been very sharp in relief and is earning his money. . . The press finally brought up the topic of Sandoval's weight. This blog has been talking about it for weeks even suggesting that we change his nickname from Pandy to Fatty. . . Bochy said he was maintaining his weight but he will have to go on the same off season program as he did two years ago. In other words he weighs about 280. . . If the Giants lose the NL West Sandoval will get plenty of criticism.
NFL - Pre- season games are for the most part glorified scrimmages and the last game is usually played to not get hurt. Not the 49ers last Thursday. They played a great game against the Chargers who I assume are either bad or were playing by the old rules. . . Maurice Jones-Drew who wanted to re-negotiate his contract with the Jaguars ended his holdout over the weekend after training camp had ended. I am a believer once you sign your name on a contract you honor it. I understand why he might not have learned this lesson at UCLA but you would think DeLaSalle would have left an impression on his mind. . . Prediction this Sunday Packers 24 49ers 7.
Homer Sweeney
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