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SF Giants sweep Rockies to take five-game win streak on road
SAN FRANCISCO — Alex Cobb’s precision pitching, Joey Bart’s clutch hitting and Brandon Crawford’s third residence run of the season paced the Giants to a 7-1 win Wednesday that secured a collection sweep of the Colorado Rockies.
A sun-splashed crowd of 23,341 watched the Giants notch their first collection sweep this season, through their tenth straight win in opposition to the Rockies, courting to final August.
It additionally prolonged the Giants’ win streak to 5, after shedding their earlier 5 after they have been shorthanded with a number of gamers on the COVID checklist.
“We all know what sort of staff we’re when all people is in there,” first baseman Brandon Belt mentioned. “We will face up to a participant or two being out for some time. However we had half our staff gone, and that’s robust to beat typically.”
Added Cobb: “All of us knew that is us, however it’s good to have affirmation that that is the best way we ought to be taking part in.”
Subsequent up is a Thursday flight to St. Louis, the place they’ll play Friday by way of Sunday earlier than a three-game collection in Colorado.
Cobb and beforehand unbeaten Rockies starter Chad Kuhl stored issues scoreless by way of three innings earlier than the Giants broke by way of offensively. That shouldn’t have been too shocking. The Giants outscored the Rockies 24-8 over the three-game set.
“Once we’re collectively and we’re close to wholesome, and with new contributions, we’re a deep offensive membership,” supervisor Gabe Kapler mentioned.
It was Bart’s RBI single that highlighted a three-run, go-ahead rally within the fourth inning. His clutch hit got here on an 0-2 pitch, and it got here an inning after he struck out thirty third time in 58 at-bats this season.
Crawford’s third residence run of the season (385 toes) prolonged the Giants’ result in 5-0, and it chased beforehand unbeaten starter Chad Kuhl.
Yet another offensive spotlight: Joc Pederson theatrically ended an 0-for-22 skid within the sixth, dribbling a 52 mph single that hugged the first-base line all the best way to the bag, which Pederson crossed together with his arms raised in celebration and aid.
COBB’S HOT START
Cobb (2-1) opened with 5 scoreless innings earlier than getting pulled within the sixth, after 85 pitches (61 strikes) with simply three hits and two walks.
He retired 10 consecutive batters after yielding a single to leadoff batter Connor Joe to open the sport. Cobb issued a two-out stroll to Blackmon after which struck out C.J. Cron with a 93-mph sinker to maintain the shutout bid intact by way of 4 innings.
Cobb’s second win got here the identical day his former Tampa Bay teammate Evan Longoria made his long-awaited season debut. Longoria, coming off finger surgical procedure on March 28, struck out thrice in his first 4 at-bats earlier than reaching on an error within the eighth.
“He’s any person I acquired comfy utilizing early in my profession,” Cobb mentioned of Longoria, a former Tampa Bay teammate. “I challenged him (at the moment) with well-hit floor balls that he made look straightforward.”
With runners on the corners, Jose Alvarez relieved Cobb and did not cleanly discipline Charlie Blackmon’s sluggish comebacker, permitting Dom Nunez to attain and minimize the Giants’ result in 5-1.
This begin was a far cry from Cobb’s outing 10 days earlier, when he acquired pulled solely two outs into the primary inning right here, after falling right into a 5-0 gap in an eventual 11-5 loss to Washington. He drew a no-decision in his ensuing begin final Friday, permitting two runs in 5 innings in an eventual 3-2 defeat to St. Louis, which is the place the 49ers subsequent open a three-game collection Friday after an off-day Thursday.
BART SHOWS UP ON TIME
Kuhl, who entered 3-0, threw three scoreless innings earlier than the Giants rallied within the fourth for a 3-0 lead.
The Giants’ most encouraging at-bat of that rally got here from Bart, who delivered an RBI single up the center for a 2-0 lead. Going through an 0-2 depend and his second strikeout of the day, Bart singled up the center to drive in Thairo Estrada.
Kapler referred to as it a well timed hit that was “necessary for all of us and (Bart’s) confidence.”
Bart’s second strikeout of the day would are available in his subsequent at-bat. He acquired hit by a pitch to assist stoke the eighth-inning rally.
Bart got here by way of with a defensive gem, too. He threw out Garrett Hampson making an attempt a delayed steal to finish the Rockies’ seventh-inning probabilities. “It was a great, heads-up play and an ideal, robust throw,” Kapler mentioned. “And clearly Craw has the very best instincts on the sphere (to make the catch and tag).”
NOTES
— Mike Yastrzemski broke the scoreless stalemate by sliding in safely on Crawford’s grounder to first with no outs. Yastrzemski led off with a single, took second on an errant pickoff try, then scooted to 3rd on Thairo Estrada’s single to middle. Crawford got here residence on a Brandon Belt flyout for the 3-0 lead.
— After his infield single, Pederson drew a bases-loaded stroll within the eighth, on an 11-pitch at-bat that started in an 0-2 gap. Pederson had opened 0-for-3 with to increase his droop to 0-for-22 (0-for-Could) since an adductor pressure stored him out three video games.
— Relievers Alvarez, John Brebbia, Tyler Rogers and Jarlin Garcia didn’t permit a run in aid of Cobb. Rogers pitched a 1-2-3 eighth inning, then Garcia did the identical within the ninth, placing out Ryan McMahon to finish the sport.
— Longoria was instructed by Kapler on Tuesday evening to be prepared for his potential season debut this sport, after initially planning for it to come back Friday. “I’ve clearly been ready a very long time to get on the sphere, so it appears like Christmas morning to placed on the uniform once more and compete,” Longoria mentioned at his locker earlier than the sport.
— After pummeling their approach to 8-5 and 9-2 wins the earlier two video games in opposition to Colorado, the Giants struggled to supply runs in Wednesday’s preliminary innings. They stranded two runners within the first inning and once more within the third, that latter rally spoiled by strikeouts from Longoria and Pederson.
— The Giants’ 10-game win streak over the Rockies matches their longest in staff historical past, throughout a stretch from Sept. 2012 to Could 2013.
— Reliever Jake McGee went on the 15-day injured checklist, to which Kapler mentioned: “It’s not one thing that popped up in a big manner. It popped up sufficient this morning that it’s finest for him and the staff to take somewhat blow.”
— Infielder Donovan Watson was acquired in a commerce with the Seattle Mariners, in alternate for pitcher Prelander Berroa. Infielder Mike Ford was designated for project in a corresponding roster transfer.
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Dbacks Lose Series to San Francisco Giants
The Arizona Diamondbacks faced a challenging series against the San Francisco Giants, leaving fans with mixed emotions and heightened anxiety as the playoff race intensified. In a critical weekend for the team’s postseason chances, the Diamondbacks dropped two out of three games to the Giants, bringing a wave of frustration and doubt to the fan base. This series loss, paired with inconsistent performances, has left many wondering if Arizona’s playoff dreams are slipping away.
Game 2 of the series was a breaking point for both fans and the podcast hosts of Dbacks Dispatch. The Diamondbacks suffered a brutal 11-0 loss to the Giants, leading to heightened concern about the team’s chances. “That was the most down I’ve been all season,” Brandon admitted, capturing the collective sentiment of many Arizona supporters.
Despite holding on to postseason hopes, the tone was one of uncertainty. As Brandon pointed out, “Even if we make it in, I’m not feeling confident.” The crushing loss highlighted issues that have plagued the team for weeks, including pitching struggles and inconsistent offense.
Zac Gallen’s stellar performance in Game 3 was one of the few bright spots in an otherwise tough series. In what many viewed as a must-win game, Gallen delivered under pressure. “This was probably the biggest game of the season, and one of the biggest of his career,” Gabriel noted, praising Gallen’s ability to settle in after a rough start.
The right-hander managed to keep the Giants at bay, giving Arizona a chance to salvage the series. However, concerns lingered about the team’s bullpen, which has been stretched thin in recent weeks. “Our bullpen is absolutely exhausted right now,” Brandon pointed out, referencing the frequent use of relievers like Justin Martinez, who has struggled lately.
The upcoming series against the San Diego Padres looms large for the Dbacks. With only a few games remaining, Arizona’s playoff hopes are far from secure. The hosts of Dbacks Dispatch discussed the anxiety surrounding these final games, emphasizing that every game is now a must-win. “The amount of anxiety this is going to cause…my anxiety is at like fifty,” Gabriel said, a sentiment likely shared by many in the fanbase.
The Diamondbacks need a series win to secure a wild-card spot, but even then, they may need help from other teams. As Gabriel explained, “We might not even know if they’re in until late Monday night.” The uncertainty has left fans on edge, with little room for error as the season winds down.
One of the biggest questions surrounding the team is how they manage their roster, particularly key players like Zac Gallen. There’s speculation about whether Gallen should be used out of the bullpen if necessary, given the team’s dire situation. “Do they try him on Sunday if we’re still in it and need to win?” Brandon asked. The dilemma revolves around whether to sacrifice Gallen’s availability for the wild-card game to secure a win in the final series.
Other lineup decisions, such as resting key players like Ketel Marte and Lourdes Gurriel Jr., have sparked debate. Fans were vocal about their displeasure with Marte’s absence in a critical game earlier in the series, even though Marte reportedly asked for a rest day. As Gabriel summarized, “If our best players aren’t playing, we’re managing ourselves out of the playoffs.”
If the Diamondbacks fail to make the playoffs, will the season be considered a failure? The hosts of Dbacks Dispatch were unanimous in their assessment. “Complete failure,” Oscar said, echoing the sentiments of many fans who expected more from a team that reached the World Series just last year. “If you don’t make the playoffs, it’s a disappointment,” Oscar added, citing the team’s high expectations and significant offseason spending.
Despite some progress, such as standout performances from young players, the overarching feeling is that missing the playoffs would negate much of the success seen during the season. “This isn’t 2022. This team was expected to make the playoffs,” Brandon remarked, highlighting the heightened stakes this year.
As the Diamondbacks head into their final series of the season against the Padres, the pressure couldn’t be higher. A sweep could not only secure a playoff spot but potentially give them home-field advantage in the wild-card round. However, anything less than a series win may leave the team relying on help from other teams, a position no one wants to be in.
Gabriel encapsulated the situation perfectly: “It’s all hands on deck at this point.” Fans and players alike are bracing for a weekend filled with stress, anxiety, and hopefully, triumph as Arizona’s postseason fate hangs in the balance.
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San Francisco Rave Doc ‘Between The Beats’ Acquired by Gravitas Ventures for U.S. and Canada (EXCLUSIVE)
Indie film distributor Gravitas Ventures has secured U.S. and Canadian rights to “Between The Beats,” a feature documentary chronicling San Francisco’s early 1990s rave scene and its lasting impact on the Bay Area.
Directed by Martin O’Brien and produced by O’Brien and Mike Koeppel, the film features prominent figures from the era, including Brian Behlendorf, DJ Harvey, DJ Dan and DJ Doc Martin. It examines the DIY ethos and psychedelic community spirit that defined the scene.
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The documentary explores how the all-night electronic music dance parties attracted diverse crowds and became catalysts for many attendees who later became significant players in Silicon Valley, global dance music and activism.
O’Brien, who was involved in creating the San Francisco rave scene, said: “The film was made to take viewers on a journey back to an early ’90s music scene that has since grown into the hugely popular EDM/electronica phenomenon across the globe. I wanted to capture the magic of those early years and celebrate transformational music and the powerfully positive energy among its participants.”
Mackenzie Maguire, acquisitions manager at Gravitas Ventures, added: “This intimate look into the San Francisco rave scene is sure to fascinate audiences nationwide.”
Gravitas Ventures, an Anthem Sports & Entertainment company, plans to release “Between The Beats” on digital platforms on October 15.
The company has been on an acquisition spree of late with recent pickups including sci-fi thriller “The Fix,” starring Grace Van Dien, who appeared in “Stranger Things”; drama “My Home Unknown” starring, written and produced by first time feature director Yaz Canli; Lou Simon‘s “9 Windows,” a modern re-telling of Director Alfred Hitchcock‘s 1954 classic, “Rear Window”; and horror thriller “I’ll Play Mother.”
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Navy’s Hunters Point Shipyard Cleanup in San Francisco Moves Underwater | KQED
The cleanup will focus on select contaminants — polychlorinated biphenyls, copper, lead and mercury — left by the Navy when the base was active. The goal is to remove contaminants that endanger animals that live in bay mud, as well as birds and humans that eat the contaminated shellfish and fish harvested from the water around the site.
Community advocates have called the agreement a “back door deal” that doesn’t fully address the radioactive contamination the Navy left in the soil at the site.
Work won’t start until 2027 after the Navy completes remedial design and planning. It will take about two years to complete the more than $30 million project; the Navy has yet to select a contractor to carry out the work or landfill to dispose of the waste.
The polluted sediment could be removed or remediated with dredging, treatment in place, capping or natural processes that eradicate the contaminants over time. The U.S. EPA and the California EPA oversee and enforce the Navy’s cleanup actions.
The 866-acre Hunters Point Naval Shipyard site was home to a shipyard from 1945 to 1974 and the Naval Radiological Defense Laboratory from 1948 to 1960. By decontaminating ships after atomic bomb tests and other activities, the Navy contaminated shipyard soil and groundwater — as well as surface water and sediment in the San Francisco Bay — with radioactive chemicals, heavy metals and petroleum fuels. The base was declared one of the nation’s most contaminated sites in 1989.
The agencies overseeing the cleanup alongside the Navy spent at least six years figuring out the best way to clean up the underwater portion of the site because it poses a risk to people and wildlife.
Cleanup of the site began in 1996.
“You don’t have to be an engineer to do the math, but that’s 28 years,” said Eileen White, executive officer of the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board. “I want to thank the community who’s had to wait, but the end product is going to be great.”
The project is important as storms intensify because of human-caused climate change, said Michael Montgomery, director of the EPA’s Superfund and Emergency Management Division.
“Very large storms can cause disruption,” he said. “So, in terms of super storms, the remedy would help prevent contamination from shifting.”
Bayview residents including Arieann Harrison have advocated for the complete cleanup of the site for decades. Harrison, founder and CEO of the Marie Harrison Community Foundation, said community members felt blindsided by the plan.
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