Month: August 2014

SFG: San Francisco Giants Lose to Brewers 4-3 In Series Opener

Aug 5, 2014; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Milwaukee Brewers right fielder Gerardo Parra (28) hits a solo home run in the seventh inning as San Francisco Giants catcher Andrew Susac (34) watches at Miller Park. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports

Aug 5, 2014; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Milwaukee Brewers right fielder Gerardo Parra (28) hits a solo home run in the seventh inning as San Francisco Giants catcher Andrew Susac (34) watches at Miller Park. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports

The San Francisco Giants and the Milwaukee Brewers entered today’s game with identical records at 61-51. Unfortunately for the Giants, the Brewers now own the better record, as the beat the Giants in the series opener today 4-3.

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SFG: San Francisco Giants vs. Milwaukee Brewers Series Preview

Apr 16, 2013; Milwaukee, WI, USA; San Francisco Giants third baseman Pablo Sandoval during the game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 16, 2013; Milwaukee, WI, USA; San Francisco Giants third baseman Pablo Sandoval during the game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports

Two of the best teams in the National League, the San Francisco Giants and the Milwaukee Brewers, will face off in a three-game series starting today.

The Giants currently have a 61-51 record, and they are 1.5 games behind the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NL West. They boast an impressive 32-21 road record, and they hope to improve that record in this three-game series in Milwaukee.

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SFG: San Francisco Giants Win 4-3, Take Series Over Mets

Aug 4, 2014; New York, NY, USA; San Francisco Giants third baseman Pablo Sandoval (48) celebrates with right fielder Hunter Pence (8) after defeating the New York Mets after the ninth inning of a game at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Aug 4, 2014; New York, NY, USA; San Francisco Giants third baseman Pablo Sandoval (48) celebrates with right fielder Hunter Pence (8) after defeating the New York Mets after the ninth inning of a game at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

The San Francisco Giants won the series finale today against the New York Mets by a final score of 4-3. Today’s victory secured the series win, as the Giants won three out of the four games in this road series.

Tim Hudson got the start in today’s game and pitched well, despite being taken out after five innings. He allowed just two earned runs in those five innings.

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SFG: Posey, Pence Ignite Offense in San Francisco Giants’ 9-0 Win

Aug 3, 2014; New York, NY, USA; San Francisco Giants right fielder Hunter Pence (8) hits a home run during the third inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports

Aug 3, 2014; New York, NY, USA; San Francisco Giants right fielder Hunter Pence (8) hits a home run during the third inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports

Madison Bumgarner and the San Francisco Giants continued their success on the road today in their 9-0 win over the New York Mets.

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SFG: Jake Peavy Perfect Through Six, San Francisco Giants Lose 4-2

Aug 2, 2014; New York, NY, USA; San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Jake Peavy (43) delivers a pitch against the New York Mets in the first inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports

Aug 2, 2014; New York, NY, USA; San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Jake Peavy (43) delivers a pitch against the New York Mets in the first inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports

Going into today’s game, not many people expected an exciting pitchers’ duel. However, San Francisco Giants starter Jake Peavy and New York Mets starter Jacob deGrom delivered.

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SFG: San Francisco Giants Poll: Should They Have Made a Trade?

Brian Sabean, Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Brian Sabean, Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

The San Francisco Giants were involved in several trade rumors heading into the trade deadline yesterday, but ultimately, the Giants decided to stand pat. Heading into the trade deadline, the Giants’ biggest need was at second base, so they were reportedly interested in players such as Ben Zobrist, Martin Prado, Aaron Hill, and some others.

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