Awesome Day At The Ballpark!!

Posted in Uncategorized by zumiee on June 28, 2012

By the end of the game, the “Beat L.A.” chants had morphed into “Sweep L.A.” chants. The few Dodger fans there had quietly dried up and blown away in the breeze. Romo struck out Abreu and that was it! The epic and historic three-game shutout sweep was complete! This was the most pleasing and joyful baseball game I’ve ever attended. I’m still buzzing from having been there. I’ve never been to a playoff game, but this game had playoff atmosphere, in my opinion.

Section 315 is in the upperdeck, straight back from homeplate. It’s a majestic view of the Bay and the stadium. A view unmatched in the baseball world. Yeah, I wasn’t sitting close to the field, but I felt very close to the action anyway. The fans in my section were hanging on every pitch. It was thrilling.

Timmy looked like ol’ Timmy again. The defense continues to be solid and dependable, much improved from earlier in the season. The offense continues to find a way to get it done; different heroes every game. The team, day by day, continues to forge its identity. And its identity is a winner.

And now, today….a new day, a new ballgame, a new challenge! Baseball’s everyday-ness! Bask in the Dodger series today, and then….the Giants start a four-game series against a very good Reds team. Can’t wait for tonight! I’ll enjoy watching the DVR recording of yesterday’s broadcast, and compare it to my experience at the ballpark yesterday. Always a fun thing to do.

Giants baseball is gnarly old-school hardball, NL-style. It’s winning baseball, and it’s fun to be doing a lot of winning again! Go Giants! Beat the Reds!

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unca_chuck said, on June 28, 2012 at 9:29 pm

Mets over the Dogs 3-2 in the 8th.
unca_chuck said, on June 28, 2012 at 9:32 pm

Bumgarner must be German for snot launcher.
- TedSpe said, on June 28, 2012 at 9:34 pm
  
  Charming
chipower9 said, on June 28, 2012 at 9:34 pm

I think Bum hides the pine tar in his nose…
- TedSpe said, on June 28, 2012 at 9:37 pm
  
  Then why does he keep getting rid of it?
chipower9 said, on June 28, 2012 at 9:35 pm

I could really give a flying fuck what he does with his nose, boogers, etc., as long as he keeps mowing down the opposition…it is all good.
- unca_chuck said, on June 28, 2012 at 9:36 pm
  
  Blowing them away? I’m here all week . . .
Alleykat said, on June 28, 2012 at 9:36 pm

Bum blows boogers as much as Lawerence Welk used to blow bubbles.
- unca_chuck said, on June 28, 2012 at 9:38 pm
  
  I’m forever blowing bubbles. She’s a good friend of mine.
chipower9 said, on June 28, 2012 at 9:37 pm

Still 3-2 Metropolitans, through 8.
chipower9 said, on June 28, 2012 at 9:38 pm

Gamer babes from the Sunset…
chipower9 said, on June 28, 2012 at 9:40 pm

92 pitches for Bum…
- TedSpe said, on June 28, 2012 at 9:45 pm
  
  Are you talking about the Giants pitcher or the guy who asked me 91 times for money while I was waiting for a bus
Del Mar Dennis said, on June 28, 2012 at 9:44 pm

So the Giants pitcher that eventually breaks this scoreless streak and gives up a run, do we give ’em the chair or just throw him off the Golden Gate? This is unreal.
- TedSpe said, on June 28, 2012 at 9:46 pm
  
  I think gasoline and a match is sufficient.
  Why you gotta be so cruel?
- chipower9 said, on June 28, 2012 at 9:47 pm
  
  Strap ’em in the chair and THEN throw him off the GG.
ewisco said, on June 28, 2012 at 9:45 pm

“you put snot, on the ball?”

“I haven’t got an arm like yours kid”
- TedSpe said, on June 28, 2012 at 9:45 pm
  
  Great movie
Alleykat said, on June 28, 2012 at 9:46 pm

35 Shut out innings just tied the record by the 1960 Giant squad!!! Outstanding Boys!!
They could not only break that now,but another Shutout would set the Team Record with 4.
- eddacker said, on June 28, 2012 at 10:00 pm
  
  The old record of 35 consecutive innings was set in 1960. That year the Giants had 15 CG SHO to lead the NL. Jack Sanford pitched 6 of those. Amazing what this team has just done.
chipower9 said, on June 28, 2012 at 9:48 pm

Bum on deck…does he get the call in the 9th?
- Alleykat said, on June 28, 2012 at 9:53 pm
  
  You bet both his nostrils he does Chi,…Bum has never had a CG,he gets it tonight!!!!
chipower9 said, on June 28, 2012 at 9:49 pm

98 pitches…they gotta give him the chance at the CG shutout…
TedSpe said, on June 28, 2012 at 9:54 pm

Apparently, MadBum’s last snot release ended up on his beard. Hence the conversation with the home plate ump.
Frankly, I think he deserved a break
Shoulda been a ball just for that
unca_chuck said, on June 28, 2012 at 9:56 pm

Snowcone!
TedSpe said, on June 28, 2012 at 9:57 pm

Franchise history as stated by Krewp or Krike if this is a 4th consecutive shutout
Macdog said, on June 28, 2012 at 9:57 pm

Sole possession of first place!
- chipower9 said, on June 28, 2012 at 9:58 pm
  
  FUCK YEAH!
chipower9 said, on June 28, 2012 at 9:57 pm

FOUR Mother Fucking Shut OUTs! Get out! Wow!!!
DJLoo said, on June 28, 2012 at 9:57 pm

Snot’s Amore!
- TedSpe said, on June 28, 2012 at 10:00 pm
  
  ….when the ball’s in your phase like’a big Willie Mays
  Snot’s Amore
unca_chuck said, on June 28, 2012 at 9:58 pm

Dodger lose. Giants win!!!!

4th consecutive shutouts1
TedSpe said, on June 28, 2012 at 9:58 pm

Dodgers Lost.
Mainly because…they’re assholes
ewisco said, on June 28, 2012 at 9:59 pm

so you high five bumgarner. don’t you pretty much feel like you’ve GOT to go wash your hands?

nice game though.
- Alleykat said, on June 28, 2012 at 10:03 pm
  
  Rather kiss a Wookie.
Alleykat said, on June 28, 2012 at 9:59 pm

Yeah Baby…..CG Shutout 1 hitter,4 sfraight Shutouts, and the Fucking Dodgers lost as well,1st place Giants Baby!!!!Fuck Yeah!!!
chipower9 said, on June 28, 2012 at 10:00 pm

Put that Giant flag on top of the NL West flag pole!
unca_chuck said, on June 28, 2012 at 10:00 pm

1st CG for Bummie. All kinds of good stuff!!
unca_chuck said, on June 28, 2012 at 10:01 pm

Amy G goes with the snot rockets!!!
DJLoo said, on June 28, 2012 at 10:02 pm

Jesus, Krukow looks like he’s 80…
- TedSpe said, on June 28, 2012 at 10:03 pm
  
  Ouch
TedSpe said, on June 28, 2012 at 10:02 pm

…when I come home to San Francisco…
chipower9 said, on June 28, 2012 at 10:03 pm

Yeah…I thought that was Madison’s first CG…he has been so close a number of times.
eddacker said, on June 28, 2012 at 10:03 pm

That sa my team, eh?
unca_chuck said, on June 28, 2012 at 10:03 pm

000 000 000
000 000 000
000 000 000
000 000 000

Sole possession of 1st place!
- Macdog said, on June 28, 2012 at 10:15 pm
  
  Looks good to me!
TedSpe said, on June 28, 2012 at 10:04 pm

Goodnight, gentlemen (question mark)
chipower9 said, on June 28, 2012 at 10:05 pm

It is always a good day to be a Giant fan…but today is SOOOOOOOOOOO FUCKING SWEET! Can Cain make it 5 tomorrow?
chipower9 said, on June 28, 2012 at 10:06 pm

G’night Flappers. Keep on Flappin’!

Orange and Black Forever – GO GIANTS!!!
unca_chuck said, on June 28, 2012 at 10:08 pm

Bummie: 10-4, 2.84 era. ASG?
EdGdsnInExile said, on June 28, 2012 at 10:08 pm

It gets better–we’re alone in 1st because Andres Vungo Torres knocked in the game-winner in the 5th!
unca_chuck said, on June 28, 2012 at 10:11 pm

Great to see our ex-teammates chipping in when they can . . .
Alleykat said, on June 28, 2012 at 10:13 pm

So who’s gonna start the Snot Shot’s fan club?Could get alittle slimely in the aisles.
Bum deserving as an A/S selection as well.The only problem is the National Audience ready for a Snot explosion on the big stage?
DJLoo said, on June 28, 2012 at 10:18 pm

Bum’s next start should be July 4th. I expect to see some snot pyrotechnics.
That would also give him 6 days rest going into the ASG….
- Alleykat said, on June 28, 2012 at 10:29 pm
  
  LMAO
twinfan1 said, on June 28, 2012 at 10:33 pm

Tried to sleep but had to see the comments after the 1-hitter…
The slacker Cain gave up 1 run in 7 against the A’s or we could be looking at 5 no run games by the starting 5..as it is, his last 6 were shut out innings- so that’s now 36 straight scoreless for the starters
I thought MadBum would be the ace this year, and it may still end up that way, but it’s still OK to think his snot thing is dizzzzzzgusting..
Belt is fouling off the goodies and setting himself up for the tough stuff. Not to worry, though: Huff is on the way…
Penny has finished his 7 game trial- 2 ER over 8 Innings in his last 6 games. Think he’ll be up?
Hembree, Hacker on PCL AS roster…
Trevor Bauer was OK in his debut- 4 IP 5 H 3 ER 3 BB 3 K
DJLoo said, on June 28, 2012 at 10:55 pm

Gotta believe LA will be doing something major by the deadline…
snarkk said, on June 28, 2012 at 11:03 pm

4 shutouts in a row is pretty damn amazing. Not since ’48 with the New Yawk Giants has that happened, according to Miller. Even more amazing is #4 against the Reds, they can friggin’ hit. If the Yanks or RSox did that, ESPN would be analyzing it for 24 hours straight. Watch out, Ariz is heating up. I don’t care where Huff is, leave him there. I think Loux and George Costanza are the two guys on the bubble here — they have to make a move with Penny by the weekend apparently, either up or out, and I suspect it will be up, so one of those two may be out, or down, that is. My guess is Loux…