Logan Webb's gem on Wednesday was a masterclass in efficiency for the San Francisco Giants.
The game featured almost no offense whatsoever, as both lineups combined for just one run, nine hits , three walks and no stolen bases. The teams were a combined 0-for-10 with runners in scoring position, stranding 12 men on base. There weren't many strikeouts, either , as batters were quickly putting the ball in play, often unsuccessfully.
The result was a 1-0 Giants win that lasted just one hour and 55 minutes on a cool summer night, wrapping up at 8:40 p.m. PT and sending the 38,668 fans at Oracle Park home relatively early. It was the shortest game at Oracle Park since 2005 and tied for the second-quickest since the stadium opened in 2000.He went the distance for his second career shutout, throwing 73 of his 106 pitches for strikes. He scattered five hits and one walk while striking out six.Webb, who prides himself on attacking hitters and inducing weak contact, joined Hall of Famer Greg Maddux as the only other pitcher since 1995 with multiple 1-0 shutouts that lasted less than two hours.
Wednesday's outing was a big rebound performance for the 27-year-old All-Star, who was 0-2 with an 8.44 ERA over his previous three starts. He's now 8-8 with a 3.49 ERA and leads MLB in innings for the second year in a row. After ending July on a high note, Webb is scheduled to make his next start early next week against theTyler grew up in Massachusetts and is a huge Boston sports fan, especially the Red Sox. He went to Tufts University and played club baseball for the Jumbos. Since graduating, he has worked for MLB.com, The Game Day, FanDuel and Forbes. When he's not writing about baseball, he enjoys running, traveling, and playing fetch with his golden retriever.
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