Let's count all *four* outs the Giants recorded in the fifth inning against the Padres
Just for fun, let's go over the outs the Giants recorded during the fifth inning of their matchup against the Padres at AT&T Park on Monday.
Out No. 1:
Out No. 2:
Out Nos. 3 ... and 4:
After going up 2-0 in the fifth inning, the Padres had runners on first and third with two outs. The Giants were clearly eager to squelch any more potential runs before the Padres got any ideas. So, when Solarte took off for second base,
With two outs, they turned a double play. Solarte was rung up at second and
That makes one, two, three, four outs. Unfortunately for the Giants, there is no extra credit awarded in baseball, and they dropped the game, 4-0, to San Diego.