Postcards from the past

Giants 6, Diamondbacks 5 F/10

🎧 Podcast: Kerry and I go long on everything that’s gone wrong.

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When Aaron Judge struck out looking to cement the Giants' one-run win, I let out a heavy sigh. I looked over to my friend and said: That was intense. He's their Jung Hoo Lee.

Since I wrote those words on April 13, here's a look at two anonymous players:

Player A: .217 average, .613 OPS, 3 home runs, 23 RBI

Player B: .358 average, 1.179 OPS, 24 home runs, 47 RBI

One of them is Aaron Judge, the other is Jung Hoo Lee. Good luck figuring out who's who.

Earlier on Wednesday I shared with Kerry how concerned I was about Lee, with a weak swing and even weaker contact. He's been in a slump for two months, but if only for a day he reminded everyone of what he has to offer. He went 3-for-4, needing only a home run for the cycle, and scored the go-ahead run in the 10th.

Lee might not be Judge—he might not be half the player Aaron Judge is—but on Thursday night he was everything the Giants needed.

Up next: The Giants send Robbie Ray (8-3, 2.75 ERA) to the mound, going for a much-needed series split. Brandon Pfaadt (8-5, 5.38 ERA) will stand on the other side. First pitch at 6:40 pm.