Congrats to Chris Heston

[barrysloate]

That was quite a game pitched by the Giants' Chris Heston last night at Citifield, considering he is a young pitcher barely on the baseball radar. And a strange pitching line at that: no hits, no walks, no errors- but he hit three batters. It was fun to watch.

[Econteachert205]

Watched it. He was dominant in the 9th.

[packs]

When he hit Recker in the 9th I thought, that's a good way to intimidate them.

[gregr2]

He played High School ball in the next town over and was coached by the husband of a woman I work with. Surprisingly enough, her and her husband went to that game last night! She is going to be so excited when she gets back.

[barrysloate]

Heston was brought up as a fill-in until Matt Cain returns. Now the Giants will have to find a place for him. It's amazing how that franchise has become the gold standard of success. As a lifelong fan who suffered through nearly fifty mostly lousy seasons, I couldn't be happier for them.

[packs]

Thing about Heston though is that all year he has a good outing, then gets bombed. I bet he gives up 10 runs his next start, then maybe pitches a 3 hitter.