Nick Hundley hits walk-off 2-run single

The Giants finish the month 15-14, over .500 mark, which is good for their confidence as they continue to paddle a boat made leaky by injuries.

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Nick Hundley hits walk-off 2-run single:

UP NEXT Giants rookie Andrew Suarez will receive his second career big league start in Tuesday's 7:15 p.m. PT encounter against the Padres and right-hander Tyson Ross. Suarez showed promise in his April 11 Major League debut against Arizona, allowing four runs in 5 1/3 innings but striking out seven while walking none.

Chris Haft has covered the Giants since 2005, and for MLB.com since 2007. 

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This is the most telling statistic in the story:

The decision lifted the Giants over .500 (15-14) for the first time since the end of the 2016 season.

D.J. Snelten continues to do well and it's good to see Andrew Suarez get another opportunity tonight.

There are so many guys that fall in the category "What are you going to do with...." that it's hard to keep track of sometimes.

• Sam Dyson and now Cory Gearin in the bullpen. Josh Osich when he gets off the DL for that matter. 
• Hunter Pence .172 almost a negative OPS+. 
• Brandon Crawford .189 and falling by the day. Same near negative OPS+
• Negative OPS+ is pitchers as hitters territory. 

Hanson has filled in well at 2B, sam with Slater, but I still would like to see Panik and Williamson back ASAP, especially Williamson. His injury has eerie similarities to Jarret Parker running into the wall and never really coming back the same.

I think I could get comfortable with a  starting staff of Bum, Cueto, Shark, Stratton and Blach with Suarez and Beede knocking on the door. If Will Smith can get back to speed quickly and Snelten can keep performing well in spots, the bullpen could solidify although the need Gearrin back and Moronta to stay steady on the RH side of the ledger.

Keep paddling boys. help is on the way. (I hope)

6-9, dudes! - McCovey Chronicles

Let's do the math.
6-9 = .400 ball.

• .400 ball = 65-97 final record
• 65-97 record = zero improvement over last year. 
• Zero Improvement over last year = UNACCEPTABLE!!

from McCovey Chronicles:
Chroncast #76: 6-9, dudes! - McCovey Chronicles:

Yes, the Belt Wars get some play in this week’s episode, which is admittedly not the most topical discussion to have, but still feels pretty relevant to the first 3 weeks of the regular season. But rather than watch pitches go by, we take a swing at other topics including: did the Giants make a mistake sticking with Beede over Suarez? Is Mac Williamson simply too good to be on the Giants? Is the definitive Josh Osich the one we’re seeing now? We also tackle your Twitter questions.

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• OK, Longoria and McCutcheon aren't going anywhere. 
• OK, Pence goes down to AAA, Williamson goes to AAAA or LF, whatever. 
• Whoever authorized keeping Beede over Suarez needs their head examined. 
• Whoever still sees something in Osich also needs their head examined. 

Belt is the least of the Giants many problems right now, although he has Joey Votto-itis minus the production. Swing the bat once in a while, you're not Ted Williams and the Moneyball - OBA love fest is over, replaced by exit velo and launch angle.

You get neither with the bat on your shoulders.

Oh, and fire Hensley Meulens, please.

Tyler Beede v. Andrew Suarez Tale of the Tape

Andrew Suarez pitched well last night against the Diamondbacks, save for having to pitch to Goldschmidt (certified Giant killer). 

Both Suarez and Beede suffered from too many walks, however both pitched well through the base traffic and put up decent results. In the future, cutting down the walks will allow both to go deeper into games. 

Since one start is by definition a small sample size on which to judge, I looked back on both guys prior history to see if the SSA was part of a larger trend  and what came out was that comparable stats at each level were remarkably similar. 

Suarez gives up slightly more hits, but less walks, at virtually every level. Both guys can get a strikeout when they need to. The ERA was very close at AA and NCAA level, Suarez separated a bit at AAA. Less WHIP-y as well. It seemed like Suarez is also better equipped to get a grounder when he needs one. I don't have the FB/GB splits handy, just using the eyeball test. 

from thebaseballcube.com (Player comparison tool):

http://www.thebaseballcube.com/apps/compare.asp?Q=165296,165113&Y1=1871&Y2=&Group=true&Stats=Pitching

We'll see how it plays out at the MLB level, but based on early returns, I still like Suarez better as a prospect. Both appear to have good futures as major league starters.

Giants draft LHP from Miami with 2nd Round pick | MLB.com

Looking better and better for the Giants. A RHP, a LHP and a potential power bat. All three with some collegiate experience. Suarez fits the mold from a pitch-ability standpoint, the question is health and durability. The second day is where the Giants have made some significant finds in the past. We'll see if their good fortune there continues. If two of these first three guys hit, this day will have been a success.

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Andrew Suarez

Pick: 61st Overall (2nd Round) Pick By: SF Position: LHP Born: September 11, 1992 School: Miami Class: SR Height: 6'1"    Weight: 200 Bats: L    Throws: L Comments: Suarez has been a well-regarded prospect since high school and has twice been drafted in the top 10 rounds, including last year when the Nationals selected him 57th overall as a redshirt sophomore. Instead of signing, he opted to return to Miami and is once again an integral part of the Hurricanes weekend rotation. Suarez throws his fastball in the low 90s, topping out at 95 mph. His changeup, slider and curveball all have the potential to be at least average offerings. He works around the strike zone with his whole arsenal and demonstrates a good feel for his craft. While Suarez has tantalizing stuff, there are some questions about his durability because of his injury history and small frame. Labrum surgery sidelined him for his whole freshman season, and he missed time this spring due to an oblique strain. If he can stay healthy, however, he has the tools to become a big league starter.

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