Big Unit goes 7: Certain Hall of Famer Randy Johnson earned his 296th win, as the Giants took two of three from the Arizona Diamondbacks over the weekend. RJ went 7 innings, struck out seven, gave up just one hit, walked 4. Not bad for a 45-year old man, eh?... All three scores were 2-0, with the Giants taking Friday night and Sunday, while the 'Backs took Saturday, in spite of a 13-K performance by Tim Lincecum. Saturday and Sunday were, in the words of announcer Dwayne Kuiper, "...a glorious day for a ball game..." The hitters did strike another 9 times, way too much for this early in the season. Rookie First basemen Travis Ishikawa is struggling, falling below the Mendoza line after starting out quickly. (Ask any older baseball fan, who doesn't rely on the Internet for their sports news to find out about the Mendoza Line)...Pablo Sandoval was quoted on SFGATE.COM that he has figured out his problem and and has fixed it. He had three hits, including a belly flop triple. (Announcer Mike Krukow is fond of saying that big guys who barel around the base-paths are like 'runaway beer trucks.")...Stats: Lincecum is tied with the in K's Padres' ace Jake Peavy for 3rd at 23 each. (The Giants face Peavy this week when the Padres come in for two games)...Giants and 'Backs are both 4-8 this year. Dodgers are lighting it up in the southland...Now what I really think: This is THE make or break year for Barry Zito. He has to pitch at a .500 clip to save his job with the Giants. The team may have to jettison him and his contract if he doesn't perform...Edgar Renteria is no Omar in the field, but he is steady, 'ceptin' for a couple of lapses...Pablo has improved dramatically in the hot corner since his first week over there. Good readin', good rootin' and see ya at the ballpark. April 19th
Keywords: Lincecum, Pablo Sandoval, San Francisco Giants
