Last Word On Baseball

Giants 7, Diamondbacks 5 PHOENIX, July 6 — Riding a two-run game-tying pinch-homer in the top of the eighth by Darin Ruf and a three-run ninth, capped by a two-run double by Austin Slater, the San Francisco Giants rallied from a 4–0 deficit to defeat the Arizona Diamondbacks, 7–5, Wednesday evening. The victory allowed the Giants to avoid a three-game sweep. It also wiped out a … [Read more...] about Giants Rally, Avoid Being Swept by Diamondbacks

Diamondbacks 8, Giants 3 PHOENIX, July 4 — Two stolen bases, two Giants throwing errors, a score from first on a double, and a first-to-third on a sacrifice bunt paced the Arizona Diamondbacks to an 8–3 Independence Day victory over the San Francisco Giants Monday afternoon. Center fielder/right fielder Daulton Varsho went 3-for-4 with three RBI in the win, while second baseman … [Read more...] about Aggressive Baserunning Leads Diamondbacks to Win Over Mistake-Prone Giants

Father and daughter woke up early and loaded their packs with snacks, field guides, sunblock, and water. They took care to lock the door behind them as they went down to the creek for a Fourth of July hike. Mom had to work. The morning was pleasant: overcast, high 60’s, with a soft breeze. A steady trickle of water accompanied them as they made their way amongst tall grasses … [Read more...] about Folding Laundry With the Giants and D-Backs

We all know that you shouldn’t spook the horse. If you don’t know this then you’ve probably never had the pleasure of listening to Neil Young and Crazy Horse. And if you’ve never had the pleasure, then pick up a turntable, some decent speakers, and a copy of “Rust Never Sleeps” by Young and the Horse. It’s an album that is half live and soft and half studio and loud. These … [Read more...] about Ben’s Baseball Alphabet: Fadeaway