17 in 17: The Giants expect to extend their astonishing streak of opening-day left fielders
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Brandon Crawford is poised to extend a remarkable streak next week at Yankee Stadium. He’s on track to jog out to the shortstop position, smooth out the infield dirt with his spikes, flick a few warmup throws to first base and make his 12th consecutive opening-day start for the Giants. He’d match Barry Bonds for the second longest opening-day streak in San Francisco-era franchise history. Willie Mays owns the only one that’s longer. Advertisement That’s not the only opening-day streak the Giants expect to keep alive. For the 12th consecutive time, Crawford will have a different teammate…
Read more at The Athletic