They’re not done yet
After Bengie Molina did his best Kirk Gibson impression, Brandon Medders recorded his first career save by abandoning the script and polishing off the D-Backs with a 1-2-3 ninth, and Los Angeles put the finishing touches on a win over the Rockies, the Giants found themselves back in the thick of the NL wild card race. We found ourselves in a state of disbelief.
“I hope it’s a big lift,” Molina told reporters after the game. “I hope everybody gets pumped up for tomorrow and plays the right way and keeps going.” As for his own part, Molina told Baggs, “I have a feeling I’ll finish strong.”
After an awful weekend in Colorado, Justin Miller redeemed himself with a scoreless eighth to earn the win. With Colorado’s loss, the Giants’ playoff odds shot back up to a robust 13.9%, but after what transpired last night, you can probably forget about using percentages to try to predict this stretch run.
…Other linkage, not including video of Shaq honoring a bet after losing a volleyball match to Misty May-Treanor and former Stanford star Kerri Walsh. Apologies in advance…
Big Daddy Drew Magary waxes poetic about why San Francisco and the 49ers [EXPLETIVE]-ing suck. The short list of reasons includes Brent Jones and methadone clinics. Deadspin
OK, seriously. Put down the Shaun Hill and Alex Smith voodoo dolls, would you? With the 49ers’ top two quarterback options dinged up, the 49ers have a QB quandary. Damon Huard and potential QB of the not-so-distant future Nate Davis could see a lot of action in Big D. NBC Bay Area
Video of Alex Smith lighting up Raiders DE Greg Ellis, which could be his only appearance in the postseason video yearbook. Second-String Fullback
Raiders linebacker Kirk Morrison is a big fan of the afternoon lineup on TBS, especially “Yes Dear.” SFGate
Rajai Davis forgets how to catch, but A’s still haven’t forgotten how to lose. Athletics Nation
TSN’s Dave Curtis says naming Kevin Riley the starting QB was the right move in Strawberry Canyon. Cal’s student reporters don’t think Riley and Co. will know USC from its Pac-10 perch, but both Jon Wilner and a local columnist think this could be the Year of the Bear. Inman
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By Scott on Thursday, August 27th, 2009 at 6:00 am.
Tags: Cal Golden Bears, Oakland A's, Oakland Raiders, San Francisco 49ers, San Francisco Giants