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gpellis · 04-13-2010, 01:07 AM

Kawakami Bests Lincecum
San Francisco, California
April 10, 2010
CBS Sports

Kenshin Kawakami got his 2010 campaign off on the right foot. Late last year Kawakami showed his improvements as he finished his last 13 decisions with a 6-7 record and an ERA around 3.50. Looking to continue to show his improvement, Kenshin got a perfect chance as Cox chose to stick with Kawakami when the Giants announced Lincecum would be the starter.

Atlanta was again limited to only five hits by this strong Giants pitching staff, but Lincecum looked like a man on short rest. In 5 and 2/3 innings of work Lincecum surrendered two runs and six walks, despite only giving up three hits. Atlanta could not hit the Giants pitching, but with 9 walks, Atlanta was able to product runs.

"It's tough to face a guy like Lincecum. Even on a day like today where he's not at his best, you can see just how good he is. It took six walks and three hits off of him for us to muster just two runs," said Troy Glaus. Glaus hit a two run homerun late in the game to put it away for Atlanta.

Wagner came in to finish up the 9th for his third save this season. Kawakami matched Lincecum stride for stride as he went 5 and 1/3 inning, surrendering four hits and one unearned run. Atlanta's starting pitching has been strong this season and they hope it continues.

In other news, the New York Mets suffered a giant blow to the team when Jason Bay tore a ligament in his thumb. Bay is expected to miss three months. Bay had gotten off to a quick start for the Mets hitting .500 with three homeruns and seven RBI.

The Braves and Giants will close out their series with Derek Lowe (1-0, 0.00) facing off against Todd Wellemeyer (0-0, 0.00).

04-13-2010, 01:07 AM	#7
gpellis Minors (Double A) Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 180	Kawakami Bests Lincecum San Francisco, California April 10, 2010 CBS Sports Kenshin Kawakami got his 2010 campaign off on the right foot. Late last year Kawakami showed his improvements as he finished his last 13 decisions with a 6-7 record and an ERA around 3.50. Looking to continue to show his improvement, Kenshin got a perfect chance as Cox chose to stick with Kawakami when the Giants announced Lincecum would be the starter. Atlanta was again limited to only five hits by this strong Giants pitching staff, but Lincecum looked like a man on short rest. In 5 and 2/3 innings of work Lincecum surrendered two runs and six walks, despite only giving up three hits. Atlanta could not hit the Giants pitching, but with 9 walks, Atlanta was able to product runs. "It's tough to face a guy like Lincecum. Even on a day like today where he's not at his best, you can see just how good he is. It took six walks and three hits off of him for us to muster just two runs," said Troy Glaus. Glaus hit a two run homerun late in the game to put it away for Atlanta. Wagner came in to finish up the 9th for his third save this season. Kawakami matched Lincecum stride for stride as he went 5 and 1/3 inning, surrendering four hits and one unearned run. Atlanta's starting pitching has been strong this season and they hope it continues. In other news, the New York Mets suffered a giant blow to the team when Jason Bay tore a ligament in his thumb. Bay is expected to miss three months. Bay had gotten off to a quick start for the Mets hitting .500 with three homeruns and seven RBI. The Braves and Giants will close out their series with Derek Lowe (1-0, 0.00) facing off against Todd Wellemeyer (0-0, 0.00).