San Francisco’s Giants started the night with a .156 AVG against left-handed pitchers early in the 2022 campaign, which was the worst in the National League, and their .222 OBP vs. lefties was 15th of 15 as well, with their .244 SLG vs. southpaws through 13 games next-to-last on the senior circuit a few weeks into the season.
In spite of Patrick Corbin’s struggles the past couple years, and again early this season (7.50 ERA, 3.47 FIP, 6.00 BB/9, .333/.433/.412 line against in three starts and 12 IP), Nats’ manager Davey Martinez told reporters before the series opener with the Giants in Washington, D.