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We could spend all day analyzing starters in today’s game but I don’t think it’s really worth it. I just don’t see neither Hudson nor Guthrie being the ‘difference maker’ today, as both will be on a very short leash and I doubt either goes past the 4th inning. Guthrie’s best pitch is his changeup, a pitch that Giants rank 25th offensively against. Hudson’s best two pitches were his slider and splitter, with Royals ranking 17th and 25th against respectively. Just like in game 3, these two starters were able to keep the hitters off-balance even after combining for only 2 K’s in 10.2 combined innings. Bottom line is that this game will come down to the bullpens. With yesterday’s blowout, both teams were able to rest their key guys for 2 straight days so expect all relievers to be fresh tonight. The Royals will rely on Herrera, Davis, and Holland, who can be expected to pitch 2 innings each if need be. San Fran will utilize Lopez, Romo, Affeldt, and Casilla to take care of 4-5 innings. In addition, San Fran will have Bumgarner available and eh should be expected to pitch 1-2 innings as well. Fresh bullpen, starters that won’t last long thus reducing their chances of getting ‘blown up’, and of course a cool upper 40’s temperature without much wind tonight. I believe this has the makings of a very low scoring game 7. May the best team win tonight, but may that team not exceed 3 runs ;)
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