The San Francisco Giants are demonstrating impressive performance with the bases loaded, achieving a .333 batting average and a 176 wRC+, ranking third in the league. However, their recent game against the White Sox highlighted a missed opportunity to capitalize on this strength. Despite entering with a chance to expand their lead, they faltered, allowing Chicago to maintain composure. The Giants' struggle emphasizes the unpredictability of baseball and suggests that ability to clinch pivotal moments doesn’t always guarantee success even amidst favorable stats.
You won't believe this, but despite the offense's dense aura of despair and recent memory bias, the San Francisco Giants have been really good with the bases loaded.
In 71 PA so far going into Sunday's game, the team is slashing .333/ .394/ .667. Their 176 wRC+ is third highest in the league, behind...Arizona and Colorado.
To be clear: The Giants were the ones who sucked mud. In a 1-1 tie with one out in the 5th, Rafael Devers and Wilmer Flores worked walks.
Even with the current scoring drought, ways of pushing across another run or two far outweigh the scoreless alternatives in that moment.
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