The San Francisco Giants’ bullpen gave one away on Tuesday to the St. Louis Cardinals, but may have a chance to redeem themselves today. That is, of course, all dependent on how starter Tim Lincecum fares, who always is a threat to throw a complete game.
The Giants have now lost four of their last five games decided by one run after winning their last 10 consecutive one run games, but baseball always seems to even itself out like that. Needless to say, the G-Men need to score some runs, and hopefully the hottest bat on the team will come through for them today.
Freddy Sanchez has hit safely in 13 of his last 15 games played, sporting a .371 average over that span with six doubles and seven RBI’s. He’s also 7-17 against lefties, something that will hopefully play into the Giants hands today.
As for the lineup, Nate Schierholtz will be in right field batting fifth, Cody Ross will be in left batting sixth, while Brandon Crawford will get another start at shortstop, batting seventh.
Your San Francisco Giants:
1. Andres Torres CF
2. Miguel Tejada 3B
3. Freddy Sanchez 2B
4. Aubrey Huff 1B
5. Nate Schierholtz RF
6. Cody Ross LF
7. Brandon Crawford SS
8. Eli Whiteside C
9. Tim Lincecum P
St. Louis Cardinals Lineup:
1. Ryan Theriot SS
2. Jon Jay LF
3. Albert Pujols 1B
4. Lance Berkman RF
5. Colby Rasmus CF
6. Yadier Molina C
7. Skip Schumaker 2B
8. Daniel Descalso 3B
9. Jake Westbrook P
First pitch is set for 5:15 p.m. PT this evening with coverage on ESPN, CSN Bay Area, and KNBR 680 AM.
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