Post by Commissioner Erick on Aug 15, 2021 10:55:43 GMT -5
San Francisco Giants (59-33) @ Los Angeles Dodgers (63-31)
SF: Miguel Diaz (10-5, 4.18)
LAD: Jonathan Holder (5-6, 4.66)
Giants 5 Key Stats
46-19: San Francisco’s record after dropping to 13-14 in early June. The Giants roared back since then and now have the best run differential in the NL.
17: The number of games since San Francisco allowed more than five runs. Their pitching has been tremendous the past month as they’ve allowed 2.35 runs over their last 17 games.
.706: San Francisco’s OPS in July. The team is winning games with its pitching as the offense hasn’t been tremendous with Kelyn Klattenburger on the shelf. Calvin Mitchell has particularly struggled, with a .612 OPS this month.
2.19: San Francisco’s bullpen ERA, best in the league. The Dodgers will need to do their damage early if they want to put runs on the board.
1.7: Luis Nunez’ WAR total. Nunez has played just 38 games, yet he has a 4.2 Zone Rating as a Center Fielder. More surprisingly, he has a .296 average, holding his own offensively. The 2023 first rounder is a huge reason San Francisco has weathered some injuries to their position players this year.
Dodgers 5 Key Stats
.308: Willie Calhoun’s average in 39 at bats against Miguel Diaz. He also has three home runs. Despite not having the platoon advantage, Calhoun has handled Diaz well in the past, which bodes well for the Dodgers today.
.314: Seiya Suzuki’s OPS against the Giants this year. He’s 4-35 with a single home run and RBI. He hasn’t walked and has struck out 14 times.
.074: Jeren Kendall’s Batting Average the last eight games. He’s 2-27 going back to June 25.
5: The number of relievers in the Dodgers pen with ERAs of 1.91 or lower. That number doesn’t include standout closer Ismael Robles, who was an All Star this year, has 26 Saves, and carries a 2.45 ERA with a 0.96 WHIP. With the bullpens in the game, the contest will be one or lost in the first 5 innings.
500: Los Angeles’ runs scored this season. After falling to sixth in runs scored last season, the Dodgers are back among the elite offenses this year with their 500 runs tying for the most in the NL.
Questions for the GMs:
For Dave Twibell, Kelyn Klattenburger looks like he’s healed up. Will he be heading towards a rehab assignment or will you plug him back into your lineup shortly?
The Dodgers’ lineup is very tough. What’s the key to having success against them today?
You have a terrific prospect in Triple-A in Zipper Willemson. Will we see him in the second half at all?
For Ben Vincent, you’ve had to weather some big pitching injuries, yet your staff has been tremendous. How much credit do you give rookie Pitching Coach Tyler Hale?
San Francisco is a bear to score against. Will you play for more one-run scenarios to try to get a small lead and hold it?
Are you looking to make any moves to bolster your squad for the stretch run?
TRIVIA: Who is the first player to have won a Gold Glove playing for Ben Vincent?
SF: Miguel Diaz (10-5, 4.18)
LAD: Jonathan Holder (5-6, 4.66)
Giants 5 Key Stats
46-19: San Francisco’s record after dropping to 13-14 in early June. The Giants roared back since then and now have the best run differential in the NL.
17: The number of games since San Francisco allowed more than five runs. Their pitching has been tremendous the past month as they’ve allowed 2.35 runs over their last 17 games.
.706: San Francisco’s OPS in July. The team is winning games with its pitching as the offense hasn’t been tremendous with Kelyn Klattenburger on the shelf. Calvin Mitchell has particularly struggled, with a .612 OPS this month.
2.19: San Francisco’s bullpen ERA, best in the league. The Dodgers will need to do their damage early if they want to put runs on the board.
1.7: Luis Nunez’ WAR total. Nunez has played just 38 games, yet he has a 4.2 Zone Rating as a Center Fielder. More surprisingly, he has a .296 average, holding his own offensively. The 2023 first rounder is a huge reason San Francisco has weathered some injuries to their position players this year.
Dodgers 5 Key Stats
.308: Willie Calhoun’s average in 39 at bats against Miguel Diaz. He also has three home runs. Despite not having the platoon advantage, Calhoun has handled Diaz well in the past, which bodes well for the Dodgers today.
.314: Seiya Suzuki’s OPS against the Giants this year. He’s 4-35 with a single home run and RBI. He hasn’t walked and has struck out 14 times.
.074: Jeren Kendall’s Batting Average the last eight games. He’s 2-27 going back to June 25.
5: The number of relievers in the Dodgers pen with ERAs of 1.91 or lower. That number doesn’t include standout closer Ismael Robles, who was an All Star this year, has 26 Saves, and carries a 2.45 ERA with a 0.96 WHIP. With the bullpens in the game, the contest will be one or lost in the first 5 innings.
500: Los Angeles’ runs scored this season. After falling to sixth in runs scored last season, the Dodgers are back among the elite offenses this year with their 500 runs tying for the most in the NL.
Questions for the GMs:
For Dave Twibell, Kelyn Klattenburger looks like he’s healed up. Will he be heading towards a rehab assignment or will you plug him back into your lineup shortly?
The Dodgers’ lineup is very tough. What’s the key to having success against them today?
You have a terrific prospect in Triple-A in Zipper Willemson. Will we see him in the second half at all?
For Ben Vincent, you’ve had to weather some big pitching injuries, yet your staff has been tremendous. How much credit do you give rookie Pitching Coach Tyler Hale?
San Francisco is a bear to score against. Will you play for more one-run scenarios to try to get a small lead and hold it?
Are you looking to make any moves to bolster your squad for the stretch run?
TRIVIA: Who is the first player to have won a Gold Glove playing for Ben Vincent?
