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Giants Win Series Behind Vogelsong

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April 17, 2014

San Francisco, CA – Off to a good start, Ryan Vogelsong pitched his best game of the season. He tossed more than five innings for the first time in the 2-1 decision over the Dodgers. The Giants have won the series for the second time this season.

Vogelsong yielded one run and four hits in six plus innings. Trying to get back to form after two inconsistent outings, he admitted to not having his mechanics in order. Tonight he threw a first pitch strike to 16 of 21 batters.

“I finally got the results I’ve been looking for,” Vogelsong said. “We’ve been working real hard on the side and it just kind of all came together for me. I was able to make pitches tonight and keep them off balance.”

“He stayed consistent with his delivery,” said manager Bruce Bochy. “Tonight, he stayed in sync and had good command throughout the game. He pounded the strike zone.”

San Francisco got going early when Buster Posey’s RBI single scored in Hunter Pence for the 1-0 lead bottom of the third. Paul Maholm walked Angel Pagan to led off the inning, Pence then grounded into a fielder’s choice. Pablo Sandoval’s single moved Pence to third and Posey’s hit brought him home.

Dee Gordon tied the game with a RBI triple top of the sixth. Yet LA still struggled offensively throughout the game. After Hanley Ramirez was hit by a pitch on his left hand which took him out of the game in the seventh. The Dodgers loaded the bases and left runners stranded for a second day.

“It’s good news because it’s not broke,” Ramirez said whose X-rays came back negative. “I’m going to come in early and try to hit. If I can go then I’ll be in the lineup.”

“Obviously I’m not trying to hit him in that situation, but putting the winning run on base in the seventh inning,” said Vogelsong. “I’m trying to run the ball in on him.”

Pinch-runner Justin Turner came in for Ramirez . Vogelsong gave up a single to Adrian Gonzalez and that was then end of his night on the mound. Jean Machi replaced him, striking out Matt Kemp and surrendering a single to Andre Either loading the bases. He got Juan Uribe to ground into a double to end the threat.

Sandoval who was hitless in the last game came through in the seventh. His second RBI single was the winning run that gave the Giants a 2-1 lead and clinched the series for the second time this season. Joaquin Arias leadoff the frame with a walk, then advanced to second on Ehire Adrianza’s sacrifice bunt.

Pence was intentionally walked by J.P. Howell and Sandoval’s single brought in Arias to seal the victory. LA got off to a shaky start with multiple errors, Kemp dropped a routine fly ball, Gonzalez was called for interference with the catcher on a pop-up and two players were picked-off trying to steal bases all in the first three innings.

“Started off with a walk and that got them momentum, but I’ve got to tip my hat to Pablo, he hit a tough pitch,” Powell said.

“We’re leaving too many men on base,” said Ramirez. “It is what it is. How many more series do we have left against this team? It’s a long race to the end and we have to continue to play our game.”

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OP-ED: The Illusion of Allyship. White Women, Your Yard Signs Mean Nothing to Me

NNPA NEWSWIRE – “The blue bracelets are something White women are wearing so others can see that they didn’t vote for Trump,” says Liberal Lisa from Oklahoma on X. Chile, bye. These bracelets are hollow symbols, empty gestures that mean nothing to me. An accessory to claim distance from Trump’s legacy is superficial comfort, while the choice to not stand with us in the voting booth is far more profound.

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Political yard signs can symbolize intentions and allegiance. But this year, they’ve also symbolized betrayal. During this general election, Black women were led to believe that more White women would stand with us. Exit polls, however, told a different story. Despite overwhelming displays of support, more White women still chose to vote for the convicted felon, reality TV star, and rapist. White women answered the call but left us hanging at the polls.

A Familiar Disappointment

I live in DeKalb County, Georgia, and the abundance of Harris-Walz yard signs could’ve fooled me. But I’ve seen this before, back when Stacey Abrams ran for governor. White women showed up, put up signs, attended rallies, knocked on doors, and phone-banked. Yet, when it came time to vote, they let us down—not once but twice. I’ve been here for over 15 years, and if there’s one thing I know, it’s that political signs are symbols without weight.

In every election, I’ve talked with White women. Most aren’t the primary earners in their families and vote along party lines, aligning with the preferences of their fathers and husbands. These conversations reveal a reluctance to break from tradition, even when their votes affect women and certainly when their votes impact the lives of people who look like me.

The Illusion of Solidarity—Symbols Are Not Enough

On social media, I’m seeing White women posting pictures of blue bracelets to “prove” they didn’t vote for Trump. “The blue bracelets are something White women are wearing so others can see that they didn’t vote for Trump,” says Liberal Lisa from Oklahoma on X. Chile, bye. These bracelets are hollow symbols, empty gestures that mean nothing to me. An accessory to claim distance from Trump’s legacy is superficial comfort, while the choice to not stand with us in the voting booth is far more profound.

I’ve seen Black Lives Matter signs and black squares posted on Instagram to “prove” support for Black people, but we now know that was a lie, too. Will those same people who claimed Black lives mattered now take down their Harris-Walz signs and show their true selves?

Navigating these truths is a daily struggle for me—professionally and socially. White women often misuse their privilege, supporting us only when it’s convenient. Seeing overqualified Black women sabotaged or abandoned by White women at critical moments is a constant emotional challenge. It’s exhausting to live with this reality, especially when solidarity seems like something they pick up and discard at will.

One clever campaign ad from Harris-Walz that spoke directly to White women. “Your Vote, Your Choice” emphasized that their vote was private—independent of their household situation. Another was from Olivia Howell Dreizen, the “Vote Without Fear” campaign, which empowered women to consider the greater impact of their choices. But it seems many still couldn’t choose the roadmap to freedom—even when it was handed to them.

A Call for Action Beyond Words

White women, I want to believe you care, but actions speak louder than yard signs, bracelets, or Instagram posts. Show up in our communities, advocate in your workplaces, and stand up to dismantle the structures that uphold white supremacy. Only through real action will we know where you stand.

If you choose not to act, we see you—and we know exactly where you stand. Good luck these next four years.

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