McCovey Chronicles · Sep 18, 2018
Giants explode for 4 runs, Andrew Suárez controls the Padres in 4-2 win
The Giants were mathematically and officially eliminated from playoff contention tonight with the Dodgers’ 8-2 win over the Colorado Rockies in Los Angeles. Practically, they were eliminated about two weeks ago, but tonight’s solid 4-2 win in San Diego really did soften the blow of that unfortunate math. They say character is what you do when nobody’s watching. Well, very few of us saw tonight’s game and the Giants still gave it their all.
There’s something to be said for putting forth maximum effort regardless of standing.
To that end, the Giants’ rookies were all over this game and, as a result, all over the Padres’ stock of rookies. For example...