Series Preview: SF Giants vs. Colorado - in for a Rockies weekend
The mood amongst SF Giants fans is a dour one after being swept by the Cubs to fall two and a half games outside the third Wild Card spot. As of Friday morning, their playoff chances are down to just 21%, despite being at 67% at the end of last month. That puts the Giants behind eight teams, when only six gets in.
That makes this weekend's series against the Rockies difficult to evaluate. Colorado has always played terribly at Oracle Park, so even this scuffling Giants squad is more than capable of pulling off a sweep themselves. The question that arises is, how much does that matter? With the Giants seemingly no longer controlling their own destiny, it's entirely possible that a sweep could see their playoff chances lower by Monday.
Nevertheless, the team must press on. It's never over until it's over, and strange things happen in the playoff crucible. Fans and players alike have to face this team day by day. It's the only way to keep going until you find the next bit of hope to hold onto.
Series Details
Who: SF Giants vs. Colorado Rockies
Where: Oracle Park, San Francisco, California
When: September 8-10, Friday (6:40 PM), Saturday (5:40 PM), and Sunday (1:10 PM). All times Pacific.
Giants' current streak: L1, 5-5 in last 10. 69-64 overall. 2nd place in NL West (14.0 GB), tied for 3rd WC spot
Padres' current streak: L2, 3-7 in last 10. 62-72 overall, 4th place in NL West (22.5 GB), 7.5 GB of 3rd WC spot
Projected starters
Friday: Kyle Harrison* (1-1, 4.70 ERA) vs. Ty Blach* (2-1, 4.33 ERA)
Saturday: Logan Webb (9-12, 3.51 ERA) vs. Chase Anderson (0-4, 5.98 ERA)
Sunday: TBD vs. Peter Lambert (3-6, 5.03 ERA)
*Indicates LHP
**Indicates opener
How to watch, listen
- SF Giants broadcast: NBC Sports Bay Area (except Sunday), KNBR 680/1510 AM
- Opposing broadcast: ATT SportsNet RM (except Sunday), KOA 850 AM/94.1 FM
- National broadcasts: ESPN (Sunday)
- Live stream: fuboTV (start your free trial)
