San Francisco Giants pitcher Logan Webb had a robust efficiency on the mound on Sunday, permitting six hits over seven innings in an 11-4 victory towards the San Diego Padres.
Webb was frankly even higher than the stats would possibly present — three of the hits he allowed had been within the eighth inning, when the sport was nicely out of attain and the Giants had been near securing their first NL West title in 9 years.
However overlook all that pitching stuff: Webb’s actual spotlight was as a batter.
Within the backside of the fifth inning, with the Giants already up 7-1, Webb supplied the last word insurance coverage coverage by blasting a two-run homer down the left-field line.
It was Webb’s first profession house run, and he may not get many extra alternatives for extra sooner or later. MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred has floated instituting a common designated hitter rule, and it seems like an actual risk for the 2022 season. Until a Giants pitcher goes deep within the playoffs, Webb’s season-ending homer might go down because the final of its variety in group historical past.
The postseason will begin for the Giants on Friday, time TBD, towards the winner of the Los Angeles Dodgers-St. Louis Cardinals wild-card matchup, which is ready for Wednesday at 5:10 p.m.
