By Michael Elliott
3P:Yes- The newest edition of “Star Wars” hits the silver screen soon. While the San Francisco Giants do not employ a robotic 3PS they do have three “P’s” batting in a row who have helped vault the defending World Series Champions right back into the pennant race. Having recently won eight out of ten (and swept the Dodgers!) the Giants have crept to within two games of the West Division lead due to the recent play of the heart of their batting order.
Two-hole hitter Joe Panik, number three hitter Angel Pagan and cleanup slugger Buster Posey have all been on a tear as San Francisco is beginning to thumb their collective noses at all of the naysayers who buried them early on because of suspect pitching (granted) and because the Giants only win World Series trophies on even-numbered years (’10, ’12 and ’14). Panik has provided a stable presence at second base and helps to set the table for the big hitters as he is flirting with a .300 average. Pagan (.323) has shaken off the constant injury bug which afflicted his play last year and is a solid presence as the outfield general playing centerfield. And Buster Posey is, well, Buster Posey! The heart and soul of the franchise is hitting .311 and clutching up on ribbies and home runs as usual. Continue reading Sports Shorts