A Pitcher's Importance

Jack Taschner owes Wilson one-half of his salary for this game. He owes Lincecum the other half.

Remember that Tim was coming off a potentially freak injury to his knee from last game. Lincecum had two hit shutout going into the 8th inning and leading 3-0, when a walk and single after getting two outs was cause enough (?) for Bochy to replace him. With Jack Taschner. "Lefty specialist", is what they call Jack. He certainly isn't any better than against right-handers. With a three-run cushion, Tasch gave up a single and a run in his only batter faced: 3-1, S.F. Wilson was called in to clean up before closing, which he did in typical Manimal style, striking out the last two outs of three.

By far, the most notable players were Burriss, Winn and Ishikawa. Winn was only 1-3 today (he's hitting around .450 for the month), but it was a triple, and he scored because Burriss knocked him in. Burriss himself was 2-4. But the real note was Ishikawa. Not only does this guy know how to play defensively, but he's continuing his hot hitting from the minors: today, 2-4, with a HR in the 2nd inning. Did we mention this is his third major league game?

FINAL: 3-1, S.F.