By Nick Dominici
As the Giants went down hitless Tuesday night against Cincinnati’s Homer Bailey, there lies a comparison: Which feels worse, being the end-piece of a no-hitter, or falling five games below .500, dead last in the division?
Harsh words are all that’s left with the Harsh words are all that’s left with the situation at hand. Perhaps San Francisco needs the rock bottom vibe in the clubhouse, as if the only way to go is up. But there is nothing positive about one hit in the past two games, two wins in the last ten games, and a dead last spot in the NL West.
Though San Francisco’s roster contains a few possible All-Stars, with the likes of Marco Scutaro, Buster Posey, and Hunter Pence, a simple vote and three players hitting slightly above .300 is not necessarily a recipe for a Division title. Baseball is a game where playing both sides of the ball share the same importance. In other words, the two have not come hand-in hand as of today, thirteen days before the All-Star game. To put it one way, the best starter on the Giants this year (Matt Cain) owns a 4.29 ERA; I’ll let you soak that in.
What’ll the next move be, as San Francisco falls officially last in the National League West? General Manager Brian Sabean has decisions to make, as there are countless players and positions to blame for this season’s misfortunes.
Bringing down the jittery rookie Mike Kickham has been one topic, whose three starts alluded to sixteen earned runs, and a loss for each of those starts. Finding another bat as well has become a relevant topic while the Giants’ outfield struggles with injuries.
Rock bottom, we will call it, as fans can only wait in hopes that this season is nothing but a horrid dream. Their backs have been against the wall before, resulting in success, but what will it take for these San Francisco Giants to get themselves off the wall? Their move.
Homer Bailey #34 of the Cincinnati Reds celebrates with teammates after throwing a no-hitter against the San Francisco Giants at Great American Ball Park on July 2, 2013 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Reds won 3-0. / PHOTO BY JOE ROBBINS/GETTY IMAGES
Though San Francisco’s roster contains a few possible All-Stars, with the likes of Marco Scutaro, Buster Posey, and Hunter Pence, a simple vote and three players hitting slightly above .300 is not necessarily a recipe for a Division title. Baseball is a game where playing both sides of the ball share the same importance. In other words, the two have not come hand-in hand as of today, thirteen days before the All-Star game. To put it one way, the best starter on the Giants this year (Matt Cain) owns a 4.29 ERA; I’ll let you soak that in.
San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Michael Kickham can’t reach an infield single hit by Cincinnati Reds’ Joey Votto in the third inning of a baseball game, Monday, July 1, 2013, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Al Behrman) Photo: Al Behrman, Associated Press
Bringing down the jittery rookie Mike Kickham has been one topic, whose three starts alluded to sixteen earned runs, and a loss for each of those starts. Finding another bat as well has become a relevant topic while the Giants’ outfield struggles with injuries.
San Francisco Giants center fielder Gregor Blanco can’t catch a double hit by Cincinnati Reds’ Ryan Hanigan in the third inning of a baseball game, Monday, July 1, 2013, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Al Behrman) Photo: Al Behrman, Associated Press
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