It was another successful week for the San Francisco Giants. They won five of six contests at home and against their division (Arizona and Colorado). San Francisco had a couple of stars to help them along the way, and many of them are part-time players. For instance, Alex Dickerson went five for ten and had a home run with three RBI.
Other Giants contributed, such as LaMonte Wade Jr (.263) with two homers and three runs batted in. While Tommy La Stella has been hitting with a hot bat (.400) and two RBI. Brandon Crawford resigned, and it didn’t slow him down as he hit a home run with three RBI and batted .400 over the week.
Even though San Francisco was winning, they had a couple that was entirely too close. They had a walk-off against Arizona on Tuesday as Wade scored the winning run when the first baseman Christian Walker couldn’t handle Kris Bryant’s sharp ground ball.
The Giants also breathed a sigh of relief against the Colorado Rockies on “Orange Friday” as they came one run away from going into the bottom of the ninth after leading 5-4 going into the inning. Wilmer Flores hit a three-run homer, and Thairo Estrada added an RBI in the first. In his save appearance, Jake McGee couldn’t finish the game, and Zack Littell had to come in for his second save on the season.
Newcomer Bryant did not have a successful week at the plate. He batted only .238 and had the critical RBI that won the game for the Giants. However, he is formidable at the plate and can add value nearly anywhere on the field.
Notes:
Alex Wood won his 10th game on the season on Sunday and has 4.14 ERA.
Anthony DeSclafani won his 11th game and has a 3.29 ERA.
Logan Webb won his 6th and has a 2.96 ERA.
Jake McGee made his 25th save on Sunday.
Tyler Rodgers made his 21st hold on Sunday.
Transactions:
Per ESPN
August 15, 2021 Reinstated RHP Jay Jackson from the IL. Optioned LHP Sammy Long to Sacramento (Triple-A West). Recalled OF Luis Gonzalez from Sacramento and placed on the 60-day IL.
August 14, 2021 Recalled LHP Sammy Long From Sacramento (Triple-A West). Returned from rehab assignment and reinstated from 60-day IL. Optioned INF Thairo Estrada to Sacramento. Placed RHP Jay Jackson on the 10-day IL. Reinstated 3B Evan Longoria from the 60-day IL.
August 13, 2021 Agreed to terms with SS Brandon Crawford on a two-year contract. Reinstated RHP Anthony DeSclafani from the 10-day IL. Optioned RHP Camilo Doval to Sacramento (Triple-A West). Placed RHP Aaron Sanchez on unconditional release waivers.
August 12, 2021 Placed RHP Johnny Cueto on the 10-day IL, retroactive to August 9. Recalled INF Thairo Estrada from Sacramento (Triple-A West).
August 11, 2021 Claimed RF Luis Gonzalez off waivers from the Chicago White Sox. Recalled SS Thairo Estrada from Sacramento (Triple-A West).
August 10, 2021 Optioned RHP John Brebbia to Sacramento (Triple-A West). Recalled RHP Camilo Doval from Sacramento.