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Giants Get Win Behind Big Third Inning

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10 years ago

September 17, 2016

San Francisco, CA – The Giants canceling batting practice might be something they should consider everyday. They scored six runs in the third and chased rookie pitcher Luke Weaver off the mound.

San Francisco’s 8-2 victory over the Cardinals keeps them ahead in a tight wild-card race.
The Giants have won back-to-back games at home for the first time since Aug 18th-19th against the New York Mets.

It started off as a pitcher’s duel for the first two innings. Matt Moore scattered two hits over three frames allowing no runs. Weaver struck out the first four batters before giving up single to Brandon Belt in the second.

Brandon Crawford followed by hitting into a double play to end the inning. But by the third, Weaver unraveled.

“Really, when you think about it, that’s the name of the game in the playoffs, too: see who can make the fewest mistakes and take advantage of them,” Belt said in regards to Molina’s error.

He loaded the bases with a walk to Denard Span. Moore reached first safely after a throwing error by Yadier Molina. And that’s when San Francisco’s offense took advantage of Molina’s mistake. Angel Pagan was issued a free pass to load the bases with one out. This was the first opportunity the Giants had with runners in scoring position. Joe Panik’s sacrifice fly scored in Span for the 1-0 lead.

“He makes that play 99 out of 100 times,” said St. Louis manager Mike Matheny said of Molina (who declined to speak to media after). “We’ve seen him do it. We want him aggressive trying to make the best play he can make. We had a great chance of getting out of there without the top of the order coming around.”

Buster Posey drove in both Moore and Pagan with a bloop single over second baseman Jedd Gyorko. Hunter Pence followed with a single and Belt’s two-run double extended San Francisco’s lead 5-0. Crawford continued the hits and knocked a single to right field. Stephen Piscotty threw home to tag Belt out at the plate.

Home plate umpire, Cory Blaser ruled him out but the Giants challenged the tag play. After further review the call was overturned and Belt was safe at home to make it a 6-0 game. The Cardinals ran back on the field after heading to the dugout after the initial call. Weaver was replaced by Miguel Socolovich.

San Francisco lost an earlier call they challenged in the second. Aledmys Diaz was ruled safe at first despite Crawford making a throw to first base for the out. Socolovich gave up back-to-back walks to both Eduardo Nunez and Span before striking out Moore to end the threat. The Giants continued to make it difficult for St. Louis bullpen by adding on two more runs.

“Sometimes you can’t put your finger on it,” Posey said. “There seems to be a really good energy in the dugout… And I sound like Hunter Pence right now. But hopefully it’s something we can carry with us for the remainder of the season and through the postseason.”

Jaime Garcia replaced Socolovich to start the fourth. Garcia walked Pagan to lead off the frame and Posey followed with a two-run homer to make it a 8-1 game. It was Posey’s first home run in two months snapping the longest homeless drought of his career. He is now 7-for-9 in this series with a double and a home run.

The Cardinals scored their first run in the fourth with a RBI single. Moore got himself into a jam in the fourth but managed to get out of it without too much damage. He walked the leadoff batter then gave up back-to-back singles to Gyorko and Molina. Moore then forced Johnny Peralta to fly out, struck out Randal Grichuk and Tommy Pham leaving three stranded.

But a rocky fifth inning sent Moore to the dugout for good. He lasted five frames allowing seven hits, two runs walked two and struck out four. Moore loaded the bases again by giving up two singles and walked another batter. A free pass to Molina, walked in St. Louis next and final run. That was the finale for Moore and the bullpen took over.

Giants manager Bruce Bochy canceled batting practice yesterday so the team can get a break from the field. The decision came down after the team lacked hits in the previous series against the San Diego Padres. Well, it worked! Last night Johnny Cueto tossed a complete game to help San Francisco beat the Cardinals 6-2. Not only did it put them four games behind the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League West.

But it also keeps them ahead of the Cardinals who now trail behind two games in the wild-card spot. And the New York Mets who are now behind by one game. Call it superstition or just a good feeling. But Bochy canceled BP again today in hopes that his team can pull out another win and they did. He announced no BP for Saturday’s game either.

“It’s all about bouncing back,” said Bochy. “You have no choice in this game and that’s what good teams do. You get frustrated come home and get swept. You can’t let that linger on…”

Notes – Gregor Blanco was reinstated from the 15-day disabled list today. He missed 22 games with right shoulder impingement. Blanco made 56 starts this season (18 in the left field, 13 in center and 25 in right). He’s 7-for-32 with a home run and three walks as a pinch-hitter this year.

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Sale of Coliseum to African American Developers Moves Toward Completion

The deal includes the sale of the Oakland Arena to an unidentified third-party buyer for no less than $100 million, which Bobbitt said was one of the most important aspects of the site’s future redevelopment.

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The deal includes the sale of the Oakland Arena to an unidentified third-party buyer for no less than $100 million, which Bobbitt said was one of the most important aspects of the site’s future redevelopment.

‘This is on the precipice of actually occurring,’ said Ray Bobbitt, buyers’ representative

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After many months of complex negotiations, the Oakland Coliseum development deal is finally nearing an agreement that will open the way for new owners – the African Americans Sports and Entertainment Group (AASEG) – to revitalize the sports complex and the Hegenberger Corridor in East Oakland.

On May 28, the Alameda County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a non-binding agreement to dispose of the County’s portion of the complex for $115 million in a deal with AASEG, with a closing date set for June 30.

“People are seeing that this is on the precipice of actually occurring,” said Ray Bobbitt, founder of the AASEG and an East Oakland native. “People feel that this needs to happen for Oakland, for East Oakland in particular,” Bobbitt said, as reported in the East Bay Times.

The agreement would transfer ownership of the 112-acre Coliseum complex property, which was owned 50-50 by Alameda County and the City of Oakland, to Oakland Acquisition Company, which is AASEG’s real estate wing.

The County’s approval marks an important step in the sale of the property, even though concerns about environmental liability remain. Under the terms of the non-binding agreement, the county will pay $115 million to Coliseum Way Partners, the corporate entity of the Oakland Athletics that had previously purchased the county’s half of the property for $85 million.

AASEG will then pay $115 million to the County in three annual payments, with 5% annual interest paid on any outstanding balance, according to the term sheet.

AASEG already negotiated a purchase of the city’s half of the property for $125 million in 2025, awaiting the sale of the county’s half.

A strong supporter of the sale, Supervisor Nate Miley said he was not “breaking out the champagne” until the sale was final. This is not perfect, but it is good.

“It’s good because the County ends up with more money,” Miley continued. “It’s good because an African American team takes ownership of the property, and they’ve got a lot of potential in terms of what they want to do with the property.”

A remaining disagreement between Alameda County and the AASEG involves environmental concerns.

AASEG wanted a “carve-out” for environmental concerns so that it would not face liability for the release of groundwater into San Francisco Bay without a permit. Obtaining a permit could be time-consuming and expensive, requiring the need for consultants, studies, and an oversight process by the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board.

County supervisors unanimously supported the non-binding agreement without the carve-out, though Bobbitt said delaying or excluding the carve-out creates timing risks for the project.

“The motion is to accept the terms as presented, excluding the carve-out,” Board of Supervisors President David Haubert said. “Noting that it’s a non-binding term sheet and terms can always be discussed going forward. It’s been pointed out that that could affect the deal, timing, which we’ve been at this for nine years, but what’s a little more time?”

“The arena represents an anchor of the site,” said Babbitt. “This arena … has become a pop culture mecca, and the opportunity to enhance that and expand that is critical to the overall process.”

Speaking at the Board of Supervisors meeting, Miley explained the County’s reasoning behind some of the complex negotiations. He asked interim County Counsel Andrea Weddle:

“In layman’s term’s who’s on the hook for the environmental (cleanup)” under the current deal with the Oakland A’s?

“When the county with a former board entered in the deal with the (A’s), we took on all of the environmental obligations,” Miley said. “Since then, we’ve learned a lot more about the environmental conditions of the Coliseum.”

“If we do a deal with Coliseum Way Partners (the A’s), we remain on the hook,” she said. “If we do a deal as we’ve currently structured with OAC (AASEG), we have eliminated some or hopefully all (or) as much as we can of that liability and aligned our deal with the terms of the city.”

Bobbitt, despite his concerns, supported the nonbinding agreement. He said the public has waited nearly a decade to come to this point.

“The community support has been overwhelming,” he said. “We’ve used a lot of P-words: patience, perseverance, persistence. And we’ve just had to do it, and we understand how complex this has been.”

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Seth Curry Makes Impressive Debut with the Golden State Warriors

Seth looked comfortable in his new uniform, seamlessly fitting into the Warriors’ offensive and defensive system. He finished the night with an impressive 14 points, becoming one of the team’s top scorers for the game. Seth’s points came in a variety of ways – floaters, spot-up three-pointers, mid-range jumpers, and a handful of aggressive drives that kept the Oklahoma City Thunder defense on its heels.

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Seth Curry is a point guard on the GSW team.Photo courtesy of the Golden State Warriors.

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Tuesday night was anything but ordinary for fans in San Francisco as Seth Curry made his highly anticipated debut as a new member of the Golden State Warriors. Seth didn’t disappoint, delivering a performance that not only showcased his scoring ability but also demonstrated his added value to the team.

At 35, the 12-year NBA veteran on Monday signed a contract to play with the Warriors for the rest of the season.

One of the most memorable moments of the evening came before Seth even scored his first points. As he checked into the game, the Chase Center erupted into applause, with fans rising to their feet to give the newest Warrior a standing ovation.

The crowd’s reaction was a testament not only to Seth’s reputation as a sharpshooter but also to the excitement he brings to the Warriors. It was clear that fans quickly embraced Seth as one of their own, eager to see what he could bring to the team’s championship aspirations.

Warriors’ superstar Steph Curry – Seth’s brother – did not play due to an injury. One could only imagine what it would be like if the Curry brothers were on the court together. Magic in the making.

Seth’s debut proved to be a turning point for the Warriors. Not only did he contribute on the scoreboard, but he also brought a sense of confidence and composure to the floor.

While their loss last night, OKC 124 – GSW 112, Seth’s impact was a game-changer and there’s more yet to come. Beyond statistics, it was clear that Seth’s presence elevated the team’s performance, giving the Warriors a new force as they look to make a deep playoff run.

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WNBA’s Golden State Valkyries Kick Off Season with Community Programs in Oakland

“The Golden State Valkyries are more than a team—they’re a movement,” said Oakland Interim-Mayor Kevin Jenkins. “Their touchdown in Oakland marks a new era of opportunity, inspiration, and equity in sports. This partnership reflects our city’s deep commitment to uplifting women, investing in youth, and building a community where every dream has a place to grow. We’re proud to welcome the Valkyries to The Town.”

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The Valkyries came to Oakland City Hall with a “Hoopbus.” Present were (from left to right): City Councilmembers Noel Gallo, Rebecca Kaplan, Zac Unger and Rowena Brown; Oakland Mayor-elect Barbara Lee, Valkyries President Jess Smith, a Valkyries team representative and Deputy Mayor LaNiece Jones. Photo courtesy Rebecca Kaplan’s office.

Team installs new nets at playgrounds, holds flag-raisings at City Halls in Oakland and S.F.

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The Golden State Valkyries brought the excitement of their inaugural season to every corner of the Bay Area with a full slate of community celebrations leading up to their historic home-opener against the Los Angeles Sparks at the Chase Center in San Francisco on Friday.

The week featured flag-raising ceremonies at city halls in Oakland and San Francisco, three “Violet Net” installation days at Oakland parks to encourage basketball play, fun “Hoopbus” takeovers at multiple schools presented by Kaiser Permanente, and player appearances.

In total, 90 violet nets were installed on 45 basketball courts across 34 public parks throughout Oakland this week. A list of the parks receiving violet nets can be found at Valkyries.com.

About the Golden State Valkyries

The Golden State Valkyries, the WNBA affiliate of the seven-time NBA Champion Golden State Warriors, were announced as the 13th WNBA franchise on Oct. 5, 2023. According to Norse mythology, Valkyries are a host of warrior women who are fearless and unwavering – flying through air and sea alike.

This brand is Golden State’s modern interpretation of Valkyries: strong, bold, and fierce. Tipping off during the 2025 WNBA season, the team is headquartered in Oakland and will play home games at Chase Center in San Francisco. For Golden State Valkyries’ assets, including team logos, visit valkyries.com.