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mhs95_06

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Oct 29, 2014 10:12 PM
MadBum gets another zero despite giving up a lead-off hit, and uses 15 pitches. Will he be able to get thru the 6th to complete the bridge to the 7th and the top relievers. But they have already used Affeldt from their normal complement to get thru the 7th, 8th, and 9th. And in this 7th game the hitters have seen the top relievers a lot and are about to break thru against them on both sides.
Oct 29, 2014 10:12pm
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Oct 29, 2014 10:13 PM
The 3rd time is not the charm for Pence to follow ace lead-off hitter Sandoval's lead-off reach with a hit.
Oct 29, 2014 10:13pm
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Oct 29, 2014 10:14 PM
Giants still have Petit.
Oct 29, 2014 10:14pm
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Oct 29, 2014 10:17 PM
TBone14;1668753 wrote:Here comes Bum. What a game. Giants going to their stud on 2 days rest.

Will he be sharp?
Not the same physique as Lolich who pitched a full 9 in game 7 on 2 days rest. He claimed his extra weight gave him extra stamina!
Oct 29, 2014 10:17pm
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Oct 29, 2014 10:18 PM
lhslep134;1668765 wrote:Giants still have Petit.
I wouldn't think he'd have much tonight!
Oct 29, 2014 10:18pm
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Oct 29, 2014 10:20 PM
mhs95_06;1668766 wrote:. He claimed his extra weight gave him extra stamina!
His energy probably came from greenies.
Oct 29, 2014 10:20pm
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Oct 29, 2014 10:21 PM
mhs95_06;1668767 wrote:I wouldn't think he'd have much tonight!
It's why Bochy got him out of there earlier than he could have yesterday.
Oct 29, 2014 10:21pm
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Oct 29, 2014 10:27 PM
Only 13 pitches for Bum that inning, and he looked much better that inning than the beginning of his first, so will he start the 7th to try to reduce the outs the short guys need?
Oct 29, 2014 10:27pm
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Oct 29, 2014 10:32 PM
^^^benefitting from some very generous calls from the home plate ump.
Oct 29, 2014 10:32pm
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Oct 29, 2014 10:37 PM
Just as well for the Giants that Escobar made that play to end the inning. That means they'll lead-off the 8th with the #2 hitter, Panik, and I smell some runs then.
Oct 29, 2014 10:37pm
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Oct 29, 2014 10:40 PM
HitsRus;1668774 wrote:^^^benefitting from some very generous calls from the home plate ump.
Yeah, bring on electronically called balls and strikes. It'll make the games fairer, quicker, and higher scoring!
Oct 29, 2014 10:40pm
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Oct 29, 2014 10:42 PM
Bum getting the Maddux/Glavine treatment. At least 2 pitches weren't even close...but that's an ace for you.
Oct 29, 2014 10:42pm
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Oct 29, 2014 10:45 PM
Bum goes for the 8th to get it to the closer?
Oct 29, 2014 10:45pm
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Oct 29, 2014 10:47 PM
Remarkable out of Bumgardner. He got some borderline calls but it looks like he is getting stronger.
Oct 29, 2014 10:47pm
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Oct 29, 2014 10:48 PM
Azubuike24;1668777 wrote:Bum getting the Maddux/Glavine treatment. At least 2 pitches weren't even close...but that's an ace for you.
Davis had 1 or 2 and Guthrie had a couple

Bum wasn't throwing quite as hard but ball going everywhere...but the 1 down low was ridiculously called
Oct 29, 2014 10:48pm
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Oct 29, 2014 10:48 PM
hell....I wouldn't take him out...not even to your closer....the guy is dealing some pretty potent stuff.
Oct 29, 2014 10:48pm
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Oct 29, 2014 10:52 PM
This is why you have Bum come out of the pen. Stop any momentum KC has and just completely shut them down without another pitcher being used.
Oct 29, 2014 10:52pm
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Oct 29, 2014 10:55 PM
Laley23;1668790 wrote:This is why you have Bum come out of the pen. Stop any momentum KC has and just completely shut them down without another pitcher being used.
Yeah....because we know how it would've been if he started.

Had he started they'd be up 2-0 after 3 innings....that would be good too.
Oct 29, 2014 10:55pm
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Oct 29, 2014 11:03 PM
I was going to say I have never seen anything like this but that obviously quite an understatement.

What did that graphic say? 1908 was the last time a pitcher did this?
Oct 29, 2014 11:03pm
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Oct 29, 2014 11:04 PM
Ironman92;1668791 wrote:Yeah....because we know how it would've been if he started.

Had he started they'd be up 2-0 after 3 innings....that would be good too.
Im sticking by it!!! lol

He wasnt finishing this thing if he started. That meant KC was going to have life no matter what. Him coming in with a lead and able to finish it, psychologically, is damaging imo.
Oct 29, 2014 11:04pm
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Oct 29, 2014 11:04 PM
I don't know if he'll finish it off or if the Royals walk off....but this is something pretty special.

I haven't seen what Bumgarner is doing ever before in the postseason.

Bumgarner is 3 out away from never forgotten all-time greatness......Bochy is 3 outs away from becoming Gregg Popovich of MLB
Oct 29, 2014 11:04pm
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Oct 29, 2014 11:06 PM
If Bum finishes the 9th with a lead, will he get the win, or will Affeldt get the win and Bum the 15 out save?
Oct 29, 2014 11:06pm
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Oct 29, 2014 11:07 PM
He's gotta get through Hosmer, Butler and Gordon to do it.
Oct 29, 2014 11:07pm
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Oct 29, 2014 11:10 PM
TBone14;1668798 wrote:Hosmer, Butler and Gordon have to go thru Bumgarner to win it.
FIFY
Oct 29, 2014 11:10pm
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Oct 29, 2014 11:10 PM
Saw an interesting point on twitter--because the AL won the All-Star game, Bochy hasn't had to make a decision about pinch-hitting for Bum.
Oct 29, 2014 11:10pm