The San Francisco Giants Have Thrown Four Straight Shutouts, With Matt Cain Up Tonight

Madison Bumgarner threw a complete game one-hitter last night against the Reds, as the San Francisco Giants moved into first place in the NL West for the first time this season. It also marked the fourth consecutive game that the Giants have not allowed a run. The last runs came in the ninth inning

Most surprising was Tim Lincecum’s performance, as he had been struggling. The Giants had lost 9 straight starts by Lincecum until the last two wins, and he got his first official win since April 28th on Wednesday. The 22-year old Bumgarner, meanwhile, made another strong impression before the announcement of the All-Star Game roster on Sunday, as he is now 10-4 with a 2.85 ERA.

It must be pretty nice when you can throw four straight shutouts, and then, the ace of your staff and a guy who just threw a perfect game takes the mound next. If Matt Cain can extend the streak, they will match the 1995 Orioles, the last team to go five straight games without allowing a run.

[photo via US Presswire]

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22 Responses to “The San Francisco Giants Have Thrown Four Straight Shutouts, With Matt Cain Up Tonight”

molemaninthemorning Says:
June 29th, 2012 at 12:14 PM

Bumgarner

Guaranteed he’s from the mountains of NC.

*checks*

Yup.

SouvenirCity Says:
June 29th, 2012 at 12:17 PM

Dangerous team now that Melky, Sandoval and Pagan are all healthy. The Dodgers will need to make a run at Carlos Quentin though I’m not sure the Friars would trade him in the division.

ButtersBC Says:
June 29th, 2012 at 12:20 PM

though I’m not sure the Friars would trade him in the division

What’s it to them? Not like they’re close to competing…get what you can

YYSA Says:
June 29th, 2012 at 12:23 PM

The Dodgers will need to make a run at Carlos Quentin though I’m not sure the Friars would trade him in the division.

I would be more worried if the Dodgers went after another pitcher. Greinke for example.

phillymantis915 Says:
June 29th, 2012 at 12:23 PM

Dangerous team now that Melky, Sandoval and Pagan are all healthy. The Dodgers will need to make a run at Carlos Quentin though I’m not sure the Friars would trade him in the division.

Can’t discount the D’Backs with Bauer up and Skaggs sometime in August either. If the D’Backs could trade for a 3B like Headley, they would have scary lineup balance.

SouvenirCity Says:
June 29th, 2012 at 12:25 PM

I would be more worried if the Dodgers went after another pitcher.

They are one of the likely destinations for Ryan Dempster. He’s said he would like to pitch with Ted again.

Nada Says:
June 29th, 2012 at 12:25 PM

Most surprising was Tim Lincecum’s performance

The Freak is back! Perhaps he has returned to a higher grade of sensimilla.

YYSA Says:
June 29th, 2012 at 12:26 PM

If the D’Backs could trade for a 3B like Headley, they would have scary lineup balance.

I’ve heard they have been mulling that one for a while. I hope it happens soon. Corbin pitched yesterday as well. He looked very good.

Nada Says:
June 29th, 2012 at 12:26 PM

I was on vacation all last week and only recently learned that Beachy is done for the season. Which means the Braves are done for the season. FML.

td_kc32 Says:
June 29th, 2012 at 12:28 PM

The Dodgers will need to make a run at Carlos Quentin though I’m not sure the Friars would trade him in the division.

Word here is that the Dodgers are considering trading for Frenchy? Complete speculation but it makes sense with Ethier out.

SouvenirCity Says:
June 29th, 2012 at 12:28 PM

Bauer strained his groin last night, didn’t he?

phillymantis915 Says:
June 29th, 2012 at 12:31 PM

Bauer strained his groin last night, didn’t he?

He was on 3 days rest, so they limited him to 75 pitches. Next start should be around 95-100 from what I’ve heard.

squawkbox Says:
June 29th, 2012 at 12:33 PM

Which means the Braves are done for the season.

Not quite. Let’s see if JJ can put it back together (although rumor is he was trade bait) and if Medlen can evolve into a starter.

If (when) Heyward gets back true to form, that’s when the Braves are done. Uggla doesn’t look like he’ll hit anything this year.

SouvenirCity Says:
June 29th, 2012 at 12:34 PM

I got a text from the ESPN updates saying he strained it. I was asking because I didn’t see the start. There’s also no “DTD” next to him on my fantasy squad this morning.

There should be “WTF” next to Edwin Jackson.

phillymantis915 Says:
June 29th, 2012 at 12:35 PM

If (when) Heyward gets back true to form, that’s when the Braves are done. Uggla doesn’t look like he’ll hit anything this year.

Funny, he looks like he’s in true form to me. He should be hitting like this and doing what he is doing. Shoulder injuries and Frediot caused Heyward’s slump last year.

SouvenirCity Says:
June 29th, 2012 at 12:41 PM

Freddi Gonzalez is a terrible manager.

squawkbox Says:
June 29th, 2012 at 12:43 PM

Funny, he looks like he’s in true form to me. He should be hitting like this and doing what he is doing. Shoulder injuries and Frediot caused Heyward’s slump last year.

His swing was such a train-wreck last year, I lost all hope. I am starting to sway a bit more positive, though.

I’ve got 2 friends on the Braves staff and my kids working the grounds crew this year. They’re all saying that his swing is fixed and what we’re seeing now is true.

And that dart he threw last night was fantastic. I just want to see more consistency at the plate – 3 weeks does not make a season.

YYSA Says:
June 29th, 2012 at 12:48 PM

I got a text from the ESPN updates saying he strained it. I was asking because I didn’t see the start.

The trainer came out to see him in the 2nd but he said he was fine and pitched a couple more innings. I think the quick hook was more about the 50 pitches he threw on Sunday. He will definitely be making his next start and I would definitely start him in fantasy since its the Padres.

A.P. Says:
June 29th, 2012 at 1:01 PM

Even Jim Tracy thinks Fredi Gonzalez makes terrible ingame decisions…

Also, chris bosh out of the olympics now along with wade

A.P. Says:
June 29th, 2012 at 1:02 PM

The Marlins are also a shitshow. You should just quit when you bat Greg Dobbs 4th

jthussler Says:
June 29th, 2012 at 1:31 PM

Dangerous team now that Melky, Sandoval and Pagan are all healthy. The Dodgers will need to make a run at Carlos Quentin though I’m not sure the Friars would trade him in the division.

Significantly more afraid of the Methbacks. If Bauer is legit, it’s another power arm there, and they have an offense/bandbox.

A.P. Says:
June 29th, 2012 at 1:32 PM

I wont be surprised if Quentin ends up on the Mets