Okay, so, I’ve been digging into this whole Cubs vs. Giants thing. It’s a pretty big rivalry, you know? Like, they’ve been going at it for ages, and there’s some serious history there. I wanted to see what the stats looked like for their recent matches, so I started poking around.
First, I had to find a game to focus on. I saw that the Giants beat the Cubs pretty badly back in September 2021. Like, 15-4? That’s rough. And it was a long game, too – almost four hours. So, I’m thinking, this game probably has some interesting stats to look at.
Then I found this other game, a more recent one, where the Giants won again, but it was much closer, 7-6. Thairo Estrada hit a three-run homer in the ninth, which sounds pretty clutch. I figured this game would give me another side of the story.
The Data Deep Dive
I stumbled upon some info about another game, where the final score was 5-2 in favor of the Cubs. It mentioned something about “strong pitching and timely hitting.” That’s baseball for you, right? Pitching and hitting, gotta have both.
And get this, another 5-4 game where the Giants won. This time, it was Wilmer Flores who got a walk with the bases loaded in the ninth. Talk about pressure! This game was also important, because it broke a five-game losing streak for the Giants.
I also found out about this pitcher, Kyle Hendricks who did really well against the Giants over his career. Like, seven wins and two losses, with a good ERA. That’s pretty impressive. Then there’s this guy, Cody Bellinger, and a couple of players, Tommy La Stella and Brandon Belt, who each hit three-run homers in a game. That’s some serious power.
Putting It All Together
So, I’m looking at all these different games, and it’s painting a picture of this rivalry. It’s not just about the wins and losses, but also about the individual performances, like those home runs and pitching stats. I also checked out some all-time stats for these teams. Apparently, Willie Mays has the most hits ever for the Giants, and Charlie Root has the most wins as a pitcher for the Cubs.
I don’t know, I just found the whole thing fascinating. All these numbers and stories, they kind of bring the game to life, you know?
- Willie Mays: Most all-time hits for the San Francisco Giants (3,187).
- Charlie Root: Most wins for the Chicago Cubs (201).
It’s like, you can watch the games, but when you dive into the stats, it’s like a whole other level of understanding. I’m still trying to wrap my head around it all, but it’s been a fun ride so far, digging through these numbers and finding these little nuggets of baseball history.
