Former San Francisco Giants catcher Bengie Molina hit for the cycle last night with the triple being a grand slam as his Texas Rangers downed the Boston Red Sox in Boston. Watch it here.
While we Giants fans are in awe watching our new catcher Buster Posey hit and throw out base stealers, we'll always have a special place in our hearts for Bengie. I got the news of Bengie's hitting for the cycle while at the Giants game last night. Us fans in section VB318 couldn't figure out how bullet Bengie made it to third base with his turtle-speed.
Barry Zito pitched a gem with 10 strike outs. Posey, Huff and Burrell combined for a 1-0 Giants lead in the 4th inning that would stand for a win over the visiting Mets.
Prior to the game AT&T Park honored broadcaster Jon Miller for his services and induction into the baseball hall of fame. They unveiled a Jon Miller hall of fame jersey in the section of the park that honors Giants hall of famers which already has two broadcasters (Lon Simmons is one, couldn't make out the other.) Instead of the jersey with a number of the back, the jersey featured an emblem of a booth microphone on it, same as the courtesy pins that were given out at the turnstiles; I got 8 of them.
As happy as I am for Bengie Molina, I'm happier that the Giants made the decision to trade him and finally give Buster Posey his chance to sink or swim. And right about now Posey is swimming along and creating a winning wave for the Giants second half.
Go Giants!
