And just like that, both of my favourite teams are knocked out of the playoffs. Fuck me, right?!?!
Yeah, after the thrilling American League Wild Card, this game was definitely a comedown in terms of quality. The Giants beat five runs out of Edinson Volquez, thanks mainly to a grand slam by Brandon Crawford, of all people.
The famed Pirates relief staff also failed to come through, and the end result was a resounding 8-0 victory for San Francisco, who will travel to the American capital to play the Washington Nationals on Friday.
Also, in case you haven’t noticed, I’ve decided to make these post-game posts shorter, as I need to devote more time to that fucking Gotham post. It really shouldn’t be taking me this much time, I admit, but what can I say? I’ve been busy.
With big, important things, obviously.
PLAYERS OF THE GAME
Giants Pitcher: Madison Bumgarner (Complete Game Shutout, 4 Hits, 1 Walk, 10 Strikeouts)
Duh.
Giants Hitter: Brandon Crawford (1 Hit in 5 At-bats, 1 Home Run, 1 Run, 4 RBI, 1 Error)
God didn’t have anything to do with it, bud. That was all you. I
2nd Giants Hitter: Brandon Belt (2 Hits in 3 At-bats, 1 Run, 3 RBI, 2 Walks)
‘Nuff said.
Giants Clutch Relievers: N/A
Pirates Pitcher: N/A
Pirates Hitter: N/A
Pirates Clutch Relievers: Bobby LaFromboise
Please Kill the Messenger 