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Juan Marichal is now 18-1.
The Giants are at some point going to be dealing with a very angry Willie McCovey. McCovey had been a major cog in the Giants lineup for most of the 61 season so far, hitting .293 with 20+ home runs and driving in runs at a healthy clip. Towards the end of July, early August, Harvey Kuenn was activated from the IL and since that time, McCovey has been relegated to the role of pinch hitter. Now Kuenn is having a really solid season as well, so I can see why the Giants brass wants his bat in the lineup, but earlier in the season the Giants were able to keep both McCovey and Kuenn in the lineup. Right now they have Kuenn playing LF and Orlando Cepeda playing 1B. Felipe Alou is playing RF. I'm guessing earlier in the season, before his injury, Kuenn may have been starting at 3B, SS or even 2B, with McCovey or Cepeda playing LF. Maybe if they keep winning, everyone will remain happy, but I'm doubtful.
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