Giants Level Series
San Francisco Giants Defeat St. Louis Cardinals 10-3 to Level Series
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Key Points
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Anthony Molina struck out six over five innings while allowing no earned runs in his most recent road start, against the New York Mets on Sept. 5.
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Alec Burleson had been in strong form before Tuesday’s game, batting .324 with a .432 on-base percentage and .486 slugging percentage over his previous 44 plate appearances after starting the month hitless in his first three games.
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Thomas Saggese entered the matchup with a .321 on-base percentage, .417 slugging percentage and .739 OPS; he had also scored 21 runs and stolen four bases in six attempts.
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Blade Tidwell entered his scheduled eighth start with an 0-2 record, a 4.82 ERA and 38 strikeouts in 46â…” innings.
The San Francisco Giants routed the St. Louis Cardinals 10-3 Tuesday night at Busch Stadium, evening their three-game series. KRCG TV reported that Bryce Eldridge drove in three runs with a two-run homer to power the Giants' offense. The Cardinal' Alec Burleson hit his 23rd home run and collected his National League-leading 111th RBI.
The series finale is set for Wednesday afternoon in St. Louis. Blade Tidwell will make his eighth start for San Francisco, while the Cardinals will look to avoid elimination after Tuesday's blowout loss.
Eldridge Powers Giants to Dominant Win
Bryce Eldridge was the offensive star of Tuesday night. KRCG TV detailed how Eldridge's two-run homer and three RBIs fueled the Giants' 10-3 victory. The Giants' bats came alive against Cardinals pitching, delivering a commanding performance on the road.
Burleson Stays Hot Despite Cardinals Loss
Alec Burleson continued his strong streak despite the Cardinals' defeat. Before Tuesday's game, Burleson was hitting .324 with a .432 on-base percentage over his previous 44 plate appearances. His 23rd home run of the season also marked his 111th RBI, leading the National League in that category.
Wednesday's Rubber Match Decides Series
The two teams will meet Wednesday afternoon for the series finale. Blade Tidwell takes the mound for San Francisco in his eighth start of the season. Tidwell carries an 0-2 record with a 4.82 ERA and 38 strikeouts in 46â…” innings pitched so far this year.
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