Giants average runs given up per game w/Bum starting = 0.5
Giants average runs given up per game w/o Bum starting = 6.0
I don't think that they score near that number but I think 3-4 runs wins the series tomorrow. Giants were very streaky hitters. Their bats went silent much of the 2nd half of the season and mostly won on defense and with their excellent bullpen. If Hudson gives them 4 solid innings of 2-run or less ball, then the Giants hold the upper hand. Bochy saved his best arms for tomorrow's bull pen. He'll have Casilla, Lopez, Affeldt, Romo, Bumgarner and Lincecum available. He will have a short leash as well as KC since they didn't use many pitchers tonight. I think both teams do pitching by committee tomorrow. Runs will be hard to come by.
Total runs u7 +105 2u
KC -1.5 +175 1u
I think KC has the younger faster and better defensive team. The huge outfield favors their defensive capabilities and style better than the giants. Only game giants have won so far in KC was with Bum on the mound. My predicted final score is 4-2 Royals.
Good luck on your plays everyone.
Giants average runs given up per game w/o Bum starting = 6.0
I don't think that they score near that number but I think 3-4 runs wins the series tomorrow. Giants were very streaky hitters. Their bats went silent much of the 2nd half of the season and mostly won on defense and with their excellent bullpen. If Hudson gives them 4 solid innings of 2-run or less ball, then the Giants hold the upper hand. Bochy saved his best arms for tomorrow's bull pen. He'll have Casilla, Lopez, Affeldt, Romo, Bumgarner and Lincecum available. He will have a short leash as well as KC since they didn't use many pitchers tonight. I think both teams do pitching by committee tomorrow. Runs will be hard to come by.
Total runs u7 +105 2u
KC -1.5 +175 1u
I think KC has the younger faster and better defensive team. The huge outfield favors their defensive capabilities and style better than the giants. Only game giants have won so far in KC was with Bum on the mound. My predicted final score is 4-2 Royals.
Good luck on your plays everyone.
