106 Pitches: Logan Webb Got Pulled AGAIN, And Giants Fans Are Losing Their Minds

You gotta be kidding me, right? Logan Webb, man, that dude is PITCHING. Eight innings of one-run ball, his second straight start doing that, and what happens? He gets pulled AGAIN! The San Francisco Giants somehow salvaged one measly win in their home series against the Chicago Cubs with a 5-1 triumph Sunday afternoon. After watching Webb deal, we HAVE to talk about this trend. It's wild!

Webb's Masterclass, Denied a Finish

Look, Logan Webb is absolutely dealing, and the setup is just wild. Not even a week ago, he's got a 3-1 lead in the ninth against the Washington Nationals, gets pulled, and watches his bullpen cough up the lead for a heartbreaking 4-3 loss. Fast forward to Sunday, another masterful performance! He threw 106 pitches over eight dominant innings, giving up seven hits and ZERO walks, striking out seven. He carried a shutout deep, only allowing an unearned run in the eighth on a throwing error by first baseman Casey Schmitt. Still, just ONE run! And what do we get? Another denied shot at his fourth career complete game. Thankfully, Caleb Kilian stepped up in the ninth, locking down a quick 1-2-3 inning with two strikeouts to secure Webb his second win in his last three starts, making his record 4-4. But man, it's gotta sting for Webb, and for fans who just want to see him finish what he started.

Scraping for Runs, Seeking Consistency

Now, the offense, they eventually got it done, which is the main goal, right? For four tense innings, Cubs' opener Ryan Rolison and reliever Colin Rea were matching Webb, keeping zeroes on the board. But then, the fifth inning finally broke the deadlock. Jung Hoo Lee led off with an infield single off Rea, got sacrificed to second, and Drew Gilbert delivered with a bloop double for the first run. But the real fireworks? Matt Chapman, with his seventh homer, an absolute 405-foot BOMB to center field that pushed the lead to 3-0. They even used another sacrifice bunt in the seventh, with Luis Arraez moving Chapman to second before Bryce Eldridge singled him home. Daniel Susac tacked on another run in the eighth, bringing home Schmitt after he singled and then swiped second. Chapman scored twice, while Lee and Schmitt each had a pair of hits. Look, they got the runs, but after wrapping up a rough 2-4 homestand? That’s not the consistent form you want to see, even with a W.

The Grind Continues

The Cubs, with two hits apiece from Bregman and Pete Crow-Armstrong, went 3-3 on their trip to Colorado and San Francisco, heading home even. But for the Giants, after that frustrating 2-4 homestand, it just feels like they're still searching for that consistent groove. You gotta wonder how long Logan Webb can keep putting up these absolute gems without getting the chance to finish what he started. Every game matters right now in the big leagues. We'll be watching to see if they can build on this single win, or if the trend of pulling their ace early will keep 'em guessing. What do you think, fans?

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