Hall of Famer Christy Mathewson once said, "A pitcher's speed is worth nothing if he cannot put the ball where he wants to. To me, control is the first requirement of good pitching."That statement from the legendary Giants right-hander is as true today as it was a century or so

Tyler Vail returned to the mound for the Hops for the second time this homestand and put together his second consecutive quality start, throwing six and a third, scattering six hits and three runs. Matt Peacock made his 15th appearance on the hill for the Hops, surrendering one run in