Giants 2013 -- September 29, 2013

The Giants defeated the Padres today in a game with a wild finish, to secure third place in the National League West.  The Giants finished with a record of 76 and 86.  Barry Zito pitched to one batter, in what was probably his last appearance as a Giant, and perhaps the last in his career.  The Giants signed Hunter Pence, but have not yet signed Tim Lincecum. 

It was an interesting season.  There were a lot of injuries.  The one to Angel Pagan especially hurt the team.  They have played much better since he returned.  Tim Lincecum threw a no-hitter and Yusmeiro Petit almost threw a perfect game. 

I took the photo on 01-July-2007. It shows Tim Lincecum on the mound, with second baseman Ray Durham and first baseman Ryan Klesko.

Little Brown Church -- September 27, 2013

This plaque, placed by E Clampus Vitus, stands in front of the Little Brown Church in Pacifica.  The church was built by the Presbyterians in 1910, to serve the area's growing population after the 1906 Earthquake and Fire.  It served as Pacifica's police station from 1983 to 2003.  Now the Pacifica Historical Society is raising funds to make it into a city museum.

Tim Lincecum beat the Dodgers last night, in what may have been his last start as a Giant.

Tonight I was happy to see Hunter Pence win the 2013 Willie McCovey Award.