2nd inning: 10-8

1st inning: 6-12

2nd inning: 10-8

The Giants got whipped today 11-6 after another poor start from Sean Manaea. The last time I did an “innings” post the game was a lopsided loss to the Mets after a poor start from Manaea. Tristan Beck had his debut that day and pitched 5-1/3 IP in relief. Today Beck pitched 5-1/3 IP in relief. I’m not sure what they are going to do with both Manaea and Ross Stripling (who gave up five runs on Sunday). In 26 IP over 8 appearances Manaea’s allowed 30 hits (7 HR) and 16 walks resulting in 29 runs (23 earned). Stripling has made 7 appearances (25-2/3 IP) and allowed 32 hits (8 HR) and 7 walks which has led to 20 runs (19 earned). Both of these guys signed 2-year, $25M deals! Take a look at the highest-paid players on the team: Joc Pederson $19.6 M, Michael Conforto $18M, and Brandon Crawford $16M. The two pitchers are tied for fourth-highest annual salary.

I’m happy that the Giants put together a stretch of play that I think is more indicative of their ability. I expect a lot of 10-8 innings this season. It’s unfortunate they had such a lousy opening but there’s enough time to overcome that. They have to start winning series against mediocre foes. Hell, they need to win more series regardless of the foe!

Casey Schmitt had another good day with two hits and two runs scored. BCraw is supposed to be back this weekend in Arizona but he has really struggled (.169/.244/.352) in his 22 games (78 PA). I hope they can find a way to keep Schmitt on the roster. Both Brett Wisely and David Villar have hit poorly so far and have options left. All three players have shown they can hit in AAA so I suppose sending them down doesn’t really help them.

Thairo Estrada has been the hitting star in the early going and J.D. Davis has provided the other “big stick” in the lineup. LaMonte Wade, Jr. had been one of the best leadoff men in the game. On the pitching side Alex Cobb, Logan Webb, and Anthony DeSclafani make a formidable starting trio and they’ve been helped by good work from Tyler Rogers and Camilo Doval. But we haven’t seen much from FNGs Michael Conforto, Mitch Haniger, and Taylor Rogers.

The Giants go to Arizona to face the second-place 20-17 Diamondbacks. This is a good chance to make up some ground. Alex Cobb gets the start at 6:40 PT tomorrow night.

Go Giants!

–M.C.