[Mick]

Giants 2.5 ahead of Dodgers in NL, 3.5 ahead of Milwaukee, but 12.0 ahead of Atlanta and Cincinnati, and 13 ahead of San Diego.

Giants #5 in MLB OPS, #9 in runs scored, #1 in HRs (187), #2 in ERA (3.29) and T1 for WHIP (1.12), #4 in Fielding percentage with .987 -- but #1 in total chances, with 4,507.

Where are the Giants on batting average?

Do you think 4 hits; 2 runs (on a 2-run dinger) is a sustainable strategy through the playoffs?

Indeed, against the A's, every run the Giants scored in the 3-game series was thanks to the long ball.  I just don't see that happening much in the playoffs.  But maybe . . . 

P.S.  The Dodgers lost!!!!! Woo Hoo!!!

No one cares about Batting Average anymore. I don’t think 2 runs on 4 hits is a strategy.  Montas was throwing 97 on the corners with a 91 slider and nasty change up. He is tough when on.  And he was on.

To answer directly. Giants fifth in NL. .245. Dodgers 4th .246.

Giants are averaging 4.86 runs per game, Dodgers are averaging 5.176.  Giants are giving up 3.72 rpg, Dodgers are giving up 3.54 rpg.  Giants are 8-8 against the dodgers, both teams have scored and given up 68 runs in those 16 games.  The Giants have a strong edge in fielding, they're #4 in MLB with a .987 fielding average, Dodgers are #21 at .983.  Translation: Giants have committed 57 errors, dodgers have committed 73.

Giants are #10 in MLB, Dodgers are #9 in batting average using Teejers' stats.

[Mick]

Giants 2.5 ahead of Dodgers in NL, 3.5 ahead of Milwaukee, but 12.0 ahead of Atlanta and Cincinnati, and 13 ahead of San Diego.

Giants #5 in MLB OPS, #9 in runs scored, #1 in HRs (187), #2 in ERA (3.29) and T1 for WHIP (1.12), #4 in Fielding percentage with .987 -- but #1 in total chances, with 4,507.

Where are the Giants on batting average?

Do you think 4 hits; 2 runs (on a 2-run dinger) is a sustainable strategy through the playoffs?

Indeed, against the A's, every run the Giants scored in the 3-game series was thanks to the long ball.  I just don't see that happening much in the playoffs.  But maybe . . . 

P.S.  The Dodgers lost!!!!! Woo Hoo!!!

No one cares about Batting Average anymore. I don’t think 2 runs on 4 hits is a strategy.  Montas was throwing 97 on the corners with a 91 slider and nasty change up. He is tough when on.  And he was on.

To answer directly. Giants fifth in NL. .245. Dodgers 4th .246.

Giants are averaging 4.86 runs per game, Dodgers are averaging 5.176.  Giants are giving up 3.72 rpg, Dodgers are giving up 3.54 rpg.  Giants are 8-8 against the dodgers, both teams have scored and given up 68 runs in those 16 games.  The Giants have a strong edge in fielding, they're #4 in MLB with a .987 fielding average, Dodgers are #21 at .983.  Translation: Giants have committed 57 errors, dodgers have committed 73.

Giants are #10 in MLB, Dodgers are #9 in batting average using Teejers' stats.